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Fender Mustang LT25 settings

Welcome Home (Sanitarium) settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Metallica "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature · updated 2026-06-27

Preset / mode
FENDER CLEAN
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
0
Bass
5
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for lush stereo shimmer.
  • Set reverb to a low level to add subtle room ambience without overwhelming the clean tone.
  • Keep the guitar volume high (8-9) to maintain clarity and articulation.

The original rig

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

Guitar
ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups)
Amp
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986)
Gain
0
Bass
6
Mid
4
Treble
7
Presence
5.5
Reverb
2.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

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

What gear did Metallica use on Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature. 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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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.