Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Phantom Lord settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Phantom Lord" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the ACOUSTIC SIM preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG170DX · updated 2026-03-27
- Preset / mode
- ACOUSTIC SIM
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, aggressive riffs.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain clarity.
- Experiment with subtle vibrato for expressive notes.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP Snakebyte (James Hetfield Signature) · updated 2026-08-03
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive palm muting for tight rhythm sections.
- Use fast alternate picking to achieve a razor-sharp attack.
- Maintain a consistent attack to keep the tone percussive and tight.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1984 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Phantom Lord adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Phantom Lord?
Start from the ACOUSTIC SIM preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Phantom Lord?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Phantom Lord?
Guitar: 1984 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG170DX. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.