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Fender Mustang LT25 settings

Wanted Dead or Alive settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Bon Jovi · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead or Alive" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 6, 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 Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-27

Preset / mode
CLASSIC ROCK
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
6
Bass
5
Treble
6
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Use a tight picking technique to achieve the articulate pick attack.
  • Focus on palm muting for a punchy rhythm attack.
  • Experiment with your amp's reverb to add depth without overwhelming the crunch.

The original rig

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

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (late '50s/early '60s, likely 1959 or 1960, as referenced in interviews and rig rundowns for the era)
Amp
Marshall JCM 800 head (studio recording, 1986)
Gain
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Wanted Dead or Alive?

Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Wanted Dead or Alive?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Bon Jovi use on Wanted Dead or Alive?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (late '50s/early '60s, likely 1959 or 1960, as referenced in interviews and rig rundowns for the era). Amp: Marshall JCM 800 head (studio recording, 1986).

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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