Fender Mustang LT25 settings
You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights but You Were Staring Straight At Me settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Arctic Monkeys · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Arctic Monkeys "You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights but You Were Staring Straight At Me" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-05-22
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use dynamic, percussive strumming to achieve the tight rhythm.
- Focus on clear note separation by picking each note distinctly.
- Maintain a moderate tempo to capture the song's punchy feel.
The original rig
What Arctic Monkeys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Mexican Standard Stratocaster (Olympic White)
- Amp
- Vox AC30
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights but You Were Staring Straight At Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Arctic Monkeys'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 You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights but You Were Staring Straight At Me?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights but You Were Staring Straight At Me?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Arctic Monkeys use on You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights but You Were Staring Straight At Me?
Guitar: Fender Mexican Standard Stratocaster (Olympic White). Amp: Vox AC30.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. 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.