Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Welcome to the Black Parade settings for Fender Mustang LT25
My Chemical Romance · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the My Chemical Romance "Welcome to the Black Parade" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0. 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 2026-11-08
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Experiment with dynamics to create contrast in the riff.
The original rig
What My Chemical Romance used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (1978, black finish, Ray Toro's main guitar for this song's riff section)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 100W head (borrowed from producer Rob Cavallo for The Black Parade studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Welcome to the Black Parade adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts My Chemical Romance'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 Welcome to the Black Parade?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Welcome to the Black Parade?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did My Chemical Romance use on Welcome to the Black Parade?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (1978, black finish, Ray Toro's main guitar for this song's riff section). Amp: Marshall JCM800 100W head (borrowed from producer Rob Cavallo for The Black Parade studio recording).
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.
Welcome to the Black Parade on other amps
More My Chemical Romance on the Fender Mustang LT25
- I'm Not Okay (I Promise)
- Thank You for the Venom
- Helena
- This Is the Best Day Ever
- Demolition Lovers
- Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
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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.