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Fender Mustang LT40S settings

Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003) settings for Fender Mustang LT40S

The Police · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The Police "Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT40S, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Volume 5, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar · updated 2026-10-24

Preset / mode
FENDER CLEAN
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT40S knobs

Gain
0
Volume
5
Master
5
Bass
5
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Chorus on
  • Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the lush modulation effect.
  • Set the reverb to a moderate level to enhance the spaciousness of the tone.
  • Play with a tight, percussive attack to maintain clarity and articulation.

The original rig

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

Guitar
Fender Telecaster (customized, Andy Summers' main Telecaster)
Amp
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Gain
0
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
7.5
Presence
5.5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT40S for Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003)?

Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Volume 5, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003)?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did The Police use on Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003)?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster (customized, Andy Summers' main Telecaster). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar. 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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