Fender Mustang LT40S settings
La Grange settings for Fender Mustang LT40S
ZZ Top · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the ZZ Top "La Grange" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT40S, select the 70's Rock preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-09-13
- Preset / mode
- 70's Rock
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT40S knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the dynamic response of the amp.
- Focus on a tight, percussive strumming pattern to capture the shuffle groove.
- Experiment with palm muting to achieve a punchy, articulate sound.
The original rig
What ZZ Top used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT40S actually has.
- Guitar
- 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck)
- Amp
- 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get La Grange adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts ZZ Top's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT40S for La Grange?
Start from the 70's Rock preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for La Grange?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did ZZ Top use on La Grange?
Guitar: 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck). Amp: 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
La Grange on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT40S
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.