Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Wicked Game settings for Fender Mustang LT25
HIM · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the HIM "Wicked Game" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the 60S FUZZ preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-02-28
- Preset / mode
- 60S FUZZ
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for a tighter sound.
- Use a light picking attack to enhance the fuzz characteristics.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added dynamics.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-12
- 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
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to your solos.
- Focus on a smooth picking technique to enhance the sustain and fuzz character.
- Experiment with your guitar's tone knob to find the sweet spot for warmth.
The original rig
What HIM used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG (left channel), Fender Telecaster (right channel)
- Amp
- Laney amplifier (model unspecified), Peavey 5150 (used for lead/overdrive sounds)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wicked Game adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts HIM'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 Wicked Game?
Start from the 60S FUZZ preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Wicked Game?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did HIM use on Wicked Game?
Guitar: Gibson SG (left channel), Fender Telecaster (right channel). Amp: Laney amplifier (model unspecified), Peavey 5150 (used for lead/overdrive sounds).
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.
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT25
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.