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Fender Mustang LT25 settings

The Thrill is Gone settings for Fender Mustang LT25

B.B. King · adapted 51 times on ToneAdapt

To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 4, Reverb 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-12

Preset / mode
FENDER CLEAN
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
1.5
Volume
7
Master
5
Bass
5
Treble
4
Reverb
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 1

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack to achieve the quick, percussive sound.
  • Keep the guitar volume high to maintain clean headroom and clarity.
  • Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the singing sustain from phrasing.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-11

Preset / mode
FENDER CLEAN
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
6
Treble
6
Reverb
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack to achieve the percussive quality of the riff.
  • Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics; play lightly for softer notes and harder for a more pronounced attack.
  • Experiment with the guitar volume to find the sweet spot for clarity and sustain.

The original rig

What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.

Guitar
mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
Amp
Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
Gain
0
Bass
6.5
Mid
6.5
Treble
6
Presence
5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for The Thrill is Gone?

Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 4, Reverb 1.

Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?

Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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