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Fender Mustang LT40S settings

Seven Nation Army settings for Fender Mustang LT40S

The White Stripes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT40S, select the 70's Rock preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-01

Preset / mode
70's Rock
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT40S knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
6
Treble
7
Reverb
0

Playing tips

  • Use the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
  • Engage your amp's built-in chorus to add a subtle modulation effect, mimicking the octave-down sound.
  • Keep your guitar volume high to maintain clarity and punch in the riff.

The original rig

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

Guitar
Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
Amp
Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
Gain
6.5
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT40S for Seven Nation Army?

Start from the 70's Rock preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.

Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?

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

What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?

Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).

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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