Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Selfless settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Strokes · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Strokes "Selfless" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 3. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-28
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle spring reverb ambience.
- Pick lightly to enhance the dynamic response and clarity of the notes.
- Ensure your tone knob is set to a higher value to maintain brightness and articulation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-28
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the solo.
- Focus on a smooth, legato playing style to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.
- Experiment with your picking dynamics to maintain articulate note separation.
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
- Epiphone Riviera (likely 1990s Korean model, as used by Nick Valensi on The New Abnormal sessions)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (studio recording, as used by Nick Valensi on The New Abnormal era)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Selfless 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 Selfless?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 3.
Which pickup should I use for Selfless?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Strokes use on Selfless?
Guitar: Epiphone Riviera (likely 1990s Korean model, as used by Nick Valensi on The New Abnormal sessions). Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (studio recording, as used by Nick Valensi on The New Abnormal era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Selfless 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.