Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Roommates settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Malcolm Todd · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Malcolm Todd "Roommates" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 3, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-31
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle ambiance of the original tone.
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack while strumming to capture the funky rhythm.
- Ensure clear note separation by playing cleanly and avoiding excessive muting.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Schecter Diamond Series C-6 Deluxe · updated 2026-09-21
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 6
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle ambience of the original tone.
- Play with a smooth attack to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.
- Focus on dynamic response by varying your picking intensity for expressive playing.
The original rig
What Malcolm Todd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster Olympic Pearl
- Amp
- Unknown (not specified in sources; likely a clean Fender-style amp based on genre and era)
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Roommates adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Malcolm Todd'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 Roommates?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 3, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Roommates?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Malcolm Todd use on Roommates?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster Olympic Pearl. Amp: Unknown (not specified in sources; likely a clean Fender-style amp based on genre and era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. 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.