Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Story to Tell settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Death · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Death "Story to Tell" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG121DX · updated 2026-06-21
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Use a strong pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG121DX · updated 2026-06-21
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve the razor-sharp attack characteristic.
- Focus on tight, percussive rhythms to maintain clarity in the solo.
- Utilize the amp's built-in reverb minimally to avoid excessive ambience.
The original rig
What Death used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Stealth B.C. Rich Chuck Schuldiner Custom
- Amp
- Marshall Valvestate 8100
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Story to Tell 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 Story to Tell?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Story to Tell?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Death use on Story to Tell?
Guitar: Stealth B.C. Rich Chuck Schuldiner Custom. Amp: Marshall Valvestate 8100.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG121DX. 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.