Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Spirit Crusher settings for Fender Mustang LT25
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To get the Death "Spirit Crusher" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Washburn 333 (Dimebag Darrell Signature) · updated 2026-07-27
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive chugging sound.
- Use an aggressive pick attack to enhance note definition.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the tightness of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 Standard · updated 2026-05-13
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to emphasize note clarity.
- Maintain a tight palm muting technique for rhythm sections.
- Focus on articulate note separation during lead lines.
The original rig
What Death used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- BC Rich Stealth (late 90s, likely USA Custom Shop, as used by Chuck Schuldiner on 'The Sound of Perseverance')
- Amp
- Marshall Valvestate 8100 100-watt head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Spirit Crusher adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Death'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 Spirit Crusher?
Start from the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Spirit Crusher?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Death use on Spirit Crusher?
Guitar: BC Rich Stealth (late 90s, likely USA Custom Shop, as used by Chuck Schuldiner on 'The Sound of Perseverance'). Amp: Marshall Valvestate 8100 100-watt head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Washburn 333 (Dimebag Darrell Signature). 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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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.