Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Zero (Synth Mix) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "Zero (Synth Mix)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Special I · updated 2026-06-22
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus to add a shimmering quality to your tone.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for a smoother attack on the strings.
- Experiment with palm muting to emphasize the aggressive fuzz-like distortion.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster with Lace Sensor pickups
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Zero (Synth Mix) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins'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 Zero (Synth Mix)?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Zero (Synth Mix)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on Zero (Synth Mix)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster with Lace Sensor pickups. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IV.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Special I. 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.