Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Smashed Into Pieces settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Silverstein · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Silverstein "Smashed Into Pieces" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone ES-335 · updated 2026-06-29
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive attack characteristic of the riff.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the articulation of each note.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to ensure the chugs are tight and cohesive.
The original rig
What Silverstein used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely studio use)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, early 2000s typical for post-hardcore/metalcore)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Smashed Into Pieces adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Silverstein'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 Smashed Into Pieces?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Smashed Into Pieces?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Silverstein use on Smashed Into Pieces?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely studio use). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, early 2000s typical for post-hardcore/metalcore).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone ES-335. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT25
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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- 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.