Fender Mustang LT25 settings
War? settings for Fender Mustang LT25
System Of A Down · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "War?" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-17
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound characteristic of the riff.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the attack and clarity of each note.
- Keep the rhythm percussive and tight to maintain the song's intensity.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Randy Rhoads Flying V (retrofitted with Gibson humbucker in bridge position)
- Amp
- Watkins 'V-Front' Dominator MK1 (1960-1965)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get War? adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts System Of A Down'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 War??
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for War??
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did System Of A Down use on War??
Guitar: Jackson Randy Rhoads Flying V (retrofitted with Gibson humbucker in bridge position). Amp: Watkins 'V-Front' Dominator MK1 (1960-1965).
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.
More System Of A Down on the Fender Mustang LT25
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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.