Fender Mustang LT25 settings
T.N.T. settings for Fender Mustang LT25
AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "T.N.T." riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 5.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-09
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for a tight, punchy sound.
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the gritty tone.
- Keep your playing aggressive to match the raw energy of the riff.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (circa 1968-1970, likely stock electronics)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, no master volume)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get T.N.T. adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC'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 T.N.T.?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 5.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for T.N.T.?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on T.N.T.?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (circa 1968-1970, likely stock electronics). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, no master volume).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
T.N.T. 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.