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Fender Mustang LT25 settings

Wicked Game settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Chris Isaak · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Chris Isaak "Wicked Game" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-21

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

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
0
Bass
6
Treble
6.5
Reverb
5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 6.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Keep your attack gentle to maintain the soft dynamics and atmospheric quality of the riff.
  • Utilize the neck pickup for a warm, smooth tone that captures the haunting essence of the original.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-08

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

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
6
Treble
6.5
Reverb
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 6.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 7 for a smooth, ambient feel.
  • Play with a slow, expressive vibrato to enhance the haunting quality of the solo.
  • Focus on delicate picking to maintain clarity and sustain in your notes.

The original rig

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

Guitar
Silvertone 1446 semi-hollow electric
Amp
Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s)
Gain
0
Bass
6
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
5
Reverb
7
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Wicked Game?

Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 5.

Which pickup should I use for Wicked Game?

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

What gear did Chris Isaak use on Wicked Game?

Guitar: Silvertone 1446 semi-hollow electric. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s).

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.

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