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Fender Mustang LT40S settings

...And Justice for All settings for Fender Mustang LT40S

Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Metallica "...And Justice for All" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT40S, select the Super Clean preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T · updated 2026-08-26

Preset / mode
Super Clean
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT40S knobs

Gain
0
Bass
4
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use a tight picking attack to enhance the percussive quality of the riff.
  • Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.
  • Focus on maintaining clarity in each note to achieve the crystal-clear sound.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T · updated 2026-08-26

Preset / mode
Doom Metal
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Fender Mustang LT40S knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Treble
7
Reverb
0

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on tight, percussive picking to achieve the aggressive articulation characteristic of the solo.
  • Incorporate aggressive palm muting during the faster passages for added punch and clarity.

The original rig

What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT40S actually has.

Guitar
ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988)
Gain
9
Bass
6
Mid
3
Treble
7.5
Presence
7
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT40S for ...And Justice for All?

Start from the Super Clean preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for ...And Justice for All?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Metallica use on ...And Justice for All?

Guitar: ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T. 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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