Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Psychosocial settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Slipknot · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slipknot "Psychosocial" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 FR S Platinum · updated 2026-10-27
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Maintain clear note separation by avoiding excessive gain or muddiness.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-08-14
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Use palm muting for tight, rhythmic passages.
- Experiment with dynamics to achieve singing sustain during longer notes.
The original rig
What Slipknot used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jim Root Telecaster (prototype, white or black, EMG pickups)
- Amp
- Rivera KR7 head into Rivera Celestion G12K-100-loaded cabinets
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Psychosocial adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slipknot'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 Psychosocial?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Psychosocial?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Slipknot use on Psychosocial?
Guitar: Fender Jim Root Telecaster (prototype, white or black, EMG pickups). Amp: Rivera KR7 head into Rivera Celestion G12K-100-loaded cabinets.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter C-1 FR S Platinum. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Psychosocial on other amps
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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.