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Fender Mustang LT25 settings

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Fender Mustang LT25

John Mayer · adapted 24 times on ToneAdapt

To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 3.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-27

Preset / mode
CHICAGO BLUES
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
3.5
Volume
6
Master
5
Bass
5
Treble
6
Reverb
1

Built-in effects

  • Delay on
  • Reverb on (Spring) · 1

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain the glassy, compressed sound characteristic of the original tone.
  • Experiment with your volume knob to find the sweet spot for edge-of-breakup tones.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar · updated 2026-05-26

Preset / mode
BLUES LEAD
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
4
Bass
6
Treble
6
Reverb
1.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 4.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the touch-sensitive breakup characteristic.
  • Aim for smooth, vocal-like phrasing in your solos to match Mayer's style.

The original rig

What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.

Guitar
2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster
Amp
Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub)
Gain
3.5
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5
Reverb
4.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Start from the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 3.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.

Which pickup should I use for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did John Mayer use on Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Guitar: 2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster. Amp: Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a HSS 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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