Fender Mustang LT25 settings
The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
LINKIN PARK · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive attack characteristic of the riff.
- Ensure your picking hand is dynamic to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar
- Amp
- Crate G20 Guitar Amplifier
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK'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 Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)?
Start from the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar. Amp: Crate G20 Guitar Amplifier.
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.
More LINKIN PARK on the Fender Mustang LT25
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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.