Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Seek and destroy settings for Fender Mustang LT25
metallica · adapted 24 times on ToneAdapt
To get the metallica "Seek and destroy" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Treble 8, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 · updated 2026-11-03
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Volume
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Stagg Electric Guitar · updated 2026-11-09
- Preset / mode
- MYTHIC CRUNCH
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Incorporate fast picking and legato runs for fluidity.
- Focus on a percussive attack to enhance clarity.
The original rig
What metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seek and destroy adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts metallica'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 Seek and destroy?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Treble 8, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Seek and destroy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did metallica use on Seek and destroy?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Seek and destroy on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT25
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- 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.