Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Reelin' In The Years settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Steely Dan · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Steely Dan "Reelin' In The Years" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-07-03
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a clear, dynamic attack to maintain articulation.
- Use fingerstyle for a more expressive touch if desired.
- Experiment with picking harder for a more pronounced crunch.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-07-23
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 64 RHYTHM
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic touch response to bring out the articulation in notes.
- Use fingerstyle for a smoother attack and better sustain.
- Experiment with slight palm muting for added punch on certain notes.
The original rig
What Steely Dan used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Ampeg SVT (early 1970s, 300-watt tube bass amp, used for guitar in studio)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Reelin' In The Years adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Steely Dan'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 Reelin' In The Years?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Reelin' In The Years?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Steely Dan use on Reelin' In The Years?
Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Ampeg SVT (early 1970s, 300-watt tube bass amp, used for guitar in studio).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Reelin' In The Years on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT25
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.