Fender Mustang LT25 settings
The Shortest Straw settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "The Shortest Straw" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, 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 Omen Extreme-6 · updated 2026-08-20
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a percussive pick attack to accentuate the rhythm.
- Keep the picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper 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
- ESP MX220 'EET FUK' (custom Explorer-style, 1987-88)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (used as preamp) into Marshall JCM800 100W power amp and Mesa 4x12 cabinets
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Shortest Straw 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 Shortest Straw?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for The Shortest Straw?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on The Shortest Straw?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'EET FUK' (custom Explorer-style, 1987-88). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (used as preamp) into Marshall JCM800 100W power amp and Mesa 4x12 cabinets.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Omen Extreme-6. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Shortest Straw on other amps
More Metallica on the Fender Mustang LT25
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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- 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.