Fender Mustang LT40S settings
Seek & Destroy settings for Fender Mustang LT40S
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Seek & Destroy" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT40S, select the Doom Metal preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Treble 8, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GS240 · updated 2026-08-26
- Preset / mode
- Doom Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT40S knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a strong pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT40S actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seek & Destroy adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Seek & Destroy?
Start from the Doom Metal preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Treble 8, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Seek & Destroy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Seek & Destroy?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GS240. 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.