Fender Mustang LT25 settings
The Final Countdown settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Europe · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Europe "The Final Countdown" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, 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 Jackson JS32 King V · updated 2026-10-08
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the punchy rhythm.
- Focus on palm muting for tight, percussive notes.
- Maintain a steady tempo to capture the driving feel of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA · updated 2026-10-12
- Preset / mode
- MYTHIC CRUNCH
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on fluid legato runs to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.
- Maintain a touch-sensitive attack by varying your picking dynamics.
The original rig
What Europe used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Fender Stratocaster (Olympic White, with DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head (with KT88 tubes, 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Final Countdown adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Europe'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 Final Countdown?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for The Final Countdown?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Europe use on The Final Countdown?
Guitar: 1965 Fender Stratocaster (Olympic White, with DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head (with KT88 tubes, 4x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS32 King V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT25
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- 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.