Fender Mustang LT25 settings
The Call of Ktulu settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "The Call of Ktulu" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-26
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the lush stereo effect.
- Keep the reverb low to maintain clarity while adding a slight ambiance.
- Play with a light touch to achieve the articulate note separation characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Explorer (1984, likely stock pickups)
- Amp
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Call of Ktulu adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 The Call of Ktulu?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2.
Which pickup should I use for The Call of Ktulu?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on The Call of Ktulu?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (1984, likely stock pickups). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Call of Ktulu on other amps
More Metallica on the Fender Mustang LT25
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Creep · Radiohead
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.