Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Thunderstruck settings for Fender Mustang LT25
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Thunderstruck" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 3, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-18
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 3
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for tight rhythm sections.
- Use a light pick attack to maintain articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a punchy sound.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird
- Amp
- 1971 Marshall JMP Super Bass 100-watt head (model 1992)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 3.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Thunderstruck adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC'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 Thunderstruck?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 3, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Thunderstruck?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Thunderstruck?
Guitar: 1963 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird. Amp: 1971 Marshall JMP Super Bass 100-watt head (model 1992).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Thunderstruck 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.