Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Sappy (2023 Remaster) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Sappy (2023 Remaster)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the BLUES LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24-08 · updated 2026-10-16
- Preset / mode
- BLUES LEAD
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
- Flanger on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the modulated, swirling undertone.
- Maintain a steady palm muting technique for a heavier, saturated rhythm.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a gritty, aggressive edge.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jaguar (likely 1965 or early 70s, as used by Kurt Cobain on In Utero sessions)
- Amp
- Fender Quad Reverb
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sappy (2023 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nirvana'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 Sappy (2023 Remaster)?
Start from the BLUES LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Sappy (2023 Remaster)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Nirvana use on Sappy (2023 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Jaguar (likely 1965 or early 70s, as used by Kurt Cobain on In Utero sessions). Amp: Fender Quad Reverb.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24-08. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Sappy (2023 Remaster) on other amps
More Nirvana on the Fender Mustang LT25
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- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.