Fender Mustang LT25 settings
This Charming Man settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Smiths · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smiths "This Charming Man" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 3, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-31
- Preset / mode
- CHICAGO BLUES
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to replicate the shimmering effect in the riff.
- Set the reverb to add a bit of ambience, enhancing the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a percussive attack to emphasize the articulate nature of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-02-28
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Focus on fast, intricate picking patterns for clarity.
- Use a light touch to maintain articulation and prevent muddiness.
- Incorporate slight palm muting for percussive accents on notes.
The original rig
What The Smiths used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1954 Fender Telecaster
- Amp
- Roland JC-120 (for highs) and Fender Twin Reverb (for mids and bass)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get This Charming Man adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smiths'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 This Charming Man?
Start from the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 3, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for This Charming Man?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smiths use on This Charming Man?
Guitar: 1954 Fender Telecaster. Amp: Roland JC-120 (for highs) and Fender Twin Reverb (for mids and bass).
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.
This Charming Man on other amps
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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.