Fender Mustang LT25 settings
The End of Heartache settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Killswitch Engage · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Killswitch Engage "The End of Heartache" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-6 Pro · updated 2026-05-21
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Maintain clarity in note separation by avoiding excessive gain.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-07-17
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a tight picking attack to highlight the clarity and articulation of the notes.
- Experiment with palm muting on lower strings for added aggression and definition.
The original rig
What Killswitch Engage used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Alder-bodied guitar with EMG 81 bridge pickup (likely ESP/LTD or custom Framus, as per Adam Dutkiewicz's and Joel Stroetzel's rigs at the time)
- Amp
- Framus Cobra head with Framus Cobra cab loaded with Celestion Greenbacks
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get The End of Heartache adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Killswitch Engage'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 End of Heartache?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for The End of Heartache?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Killswitch Engage use on The End of Heartache?
Guitar: Alder-bodied guitar with EMG 81 bridge pickup (likely ESP/LTD or custom Framus, as per Adam Dutkiewicz's and Joel Stroetzel's rigs at the time). Amp: Framus Cobra head with Framus Cobra cab loaded with Celestion Greenbacks.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter C-6 Pro. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The End of Heartache on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT25
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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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
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.