Second Heartbeat settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain

8

Bass

5

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (digital) · 2

Playing tips

• Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive attack.
• Focus on aggressive picking to enhance articulation in your rhythm playing.
• Keep your amp's reverb low to maintain clarity and punch in the mix.

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain

8

Bass

5.5

Treble

7

Reverb

0

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 reverb slightly to add ambience to your solos.
• Focus on aggressive pick attack to achieve the tight, saturated lead tone characteristic of the original.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Second Heartbeat?

Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Second Heartbeat?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Second Heartbeat?

Guitar: Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely early model, as used on Waking the Fallen). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

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