Purple Rain settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain

6

Volume

7

Master

6

Bass

5

Treble

6

Reverb

4

Built-in effects

• Delay on
• Reverb on (Spring) · 4
• Flanger on

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Engage the chorus effect for a lush, sweeping texture that complements the flanger characteristic of the original tone.
• Experiment with your picking dynamics to achieve the vocal-like phrasing and expressive bends characteristic of the solo.

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain

1.5

Volume

6

Master

5

Bass

4

Treble

5.5

Reverb

4

Built-in effects

• Chorus on
• Reverb on (Spring) · 4

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the signature shimmer.
• Strum with a clear, percussive attack to maintain articulation in the riff.
• Keep your playing light and airy to match the tone of the original recording.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Purple Rain?

Start from the BLUES LEAD preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 4.

Which pickup should I use for Purple Rain?

Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Prince & The Revolution use on Purple Rain?

Guitar: Hohner HG-490 Madcat (Telecaster-style). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG470PB. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.