Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Reptilia settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Strokes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Strokes "Reptilia" solo tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the BLUES LEAD preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-6 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured · updated 2026-05-15
- Preset / mode
- BLUES LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for subtle ambience.
- Engage the gain boost on your amp to enhance the solo's presence.
- Maintain a strong pick attack to achieve the aggressive sound characteristic of the original tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-06-03
- Preset / mode
- CHICAGO BLUES
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a tight picking attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Focus on palm muting for the lower strings to maintain clarity and tightness.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the articulation of double stops.
The original rig
What The Strokes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (Albert Hammond Jr.)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Reptilia adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Strokes'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 Reptilia?
Start from the BLUES LEAD preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Reptilia?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-6 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Strokes use on Reptilia?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Albert Hammond Jr.). Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Reptilia 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.