Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Santana · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Santana "Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-09-18
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to add depth to your tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the dynamic response and sustain.
- Experiment with fingerstyle to achieve a smoother, more expressive sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-14
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- 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 smooth legato playing to achieve the vocal-like quality of the solo.
- Experiment with touch-sensitive dynamics to enhance the expressiveness of your notes.
The original rig
What Santana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Santana Signature (late 1990s model, likely 1998-1999, mahogany body, rosewood fretboard)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark I (head, likely with Tone Tubby 1x12 cab as per era)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Santana'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 Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas)?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Santana use on Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas)?
Guitar: PRS Santana Signature (late 1990s model, likely 1998-1999, mahogany body, rosewood fretboard). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark I (head, likely with Tone Tubby 1x12 cab as per era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas) on other amps
More Santana on the Fender Mustang LT25
- Black Magic Woman
- Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen
- Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)
- Maria Maria (feat. The Product G&B) [Radio Mix]
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.