Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Stockholm Syndrome settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Muse · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Stockholm Syndrome" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, 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 Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-07-07
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging notes.
- Use a staccato picking technique to enhance note separation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-24
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use the amp's built-in chorus set to moderate for a swirling effect that mimics the original phaser.
- Keep your volume high to maintain sustain and clarity during the solo.
- Focus on tight picking to achieve the aggressive attack characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Manson MB-1
- Amp
- Diezel VH4
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Stockholm Syndrome adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse'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 Stockholm Syndrome?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Stockholm Syndrome?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Muse use on Stockholm Syndrome?
Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Diezel VH4.
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.
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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.