Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Sugar (Clean Version) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
System Of A Down · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Sugar (Clean Version)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-04-17
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive chugs.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing fast riffs.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to enhance the aggressive tone.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez Iceman (IC300 or similar, as used by Daron Malakian in early SOAD era)
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 II (studio recording, as used on debut album era)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sugar (Clean Version) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts System Of A Down'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 Sugar (Clean Version)?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Sugar (Clean Version)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did System Of A Down use on Sugar (Clean Version)?
Guitar: Ibanez Iceman (IC300 or similar, as used by Daron Malakian in early SOAD era). Amp: Peavey 5150 II (studio recording, as used on debut album era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Sugar (Clean Version) on other amps
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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.