Fender Mustang LT25 settings
The Middle settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Jimmy Eat World · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Jimmy Eat World "The Middle" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 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 Fender Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-08-01
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use a dynamic pick attack to emphasize the punchy rhythm.
- Keep the guitar volume high to maintain clarity and brightness.
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming for the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG350DXZ-WH · updated 2026-08-25
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Focus on picking dynamics to achieve articulate attacks on single notes.
- Experiment with palm muting for tighter rhythms and controlled feedback.
The original rig
What Jimmy Eat World used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline
- Amp
- Orange Overdrive 80 (studio, 2001) or Marshall JCM900 (possible alternate, but Orange most likely per era and interviews)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Middle adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Jimmy Eat World'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 Middle?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for The Middle?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Jimmy Eat World use on The Middle?
Guitar: Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline. Amp: Orange Overdrive 80 (studio, 2001) or Marshall JCM900 (possible alternate, but Orange most likely per era and interviews).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS. 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
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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.