Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Zombie settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Cranberries · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cranberries "Zombie" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 3, Reverb 3. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 4 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-09
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 4 · Volume 7-8
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 3
- Reverb
- 3
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for shimmer and width.
- Keep your guitar volume at 7-8 to maintain clarity while achieving a warm tone.
- Adjust the tone knob down to 4 for a slightly darker, more atmospheric sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-10-13
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the distinct shimmer characteristic of the original tone.
- Maintain a strong attack on the strings to achieve the aggressive, biting sound.
- Ensure your playing style emphasizes clear note separation for articulate solos.
The original rig
What The Cranberries used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Noel Hogan's main electric for studio recording of 'Zombie')
- Amp
- Marshall 30th Anniversary 6101 Combo (studio recording, 1994)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Zombie adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Cranberries'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 Zombie?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 3, Reverb 3.
Which pickup should I use for Zombie?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 4 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did The Cranberries use on Zombie?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Noel Hogan's main electric for studio recording of 'Zombie'). Amp: Marshall 30th Anniversary 6101 Combo (studio recording, 1994).
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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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.