Fender Mustang LT50 settings
Ain't No Rest for the Wicked settings for Fender Mustang LT50
Cage the Elephant · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Cage the Elephant "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT50, select the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster · updated 2026-04-28
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 64 RHYTHM
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 4
Playing tips
- Use a percussive picking style to emphasize the attack of the notes.
- Keep the dynamics controlled to maintain a tight, dry sound.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch in the riff.
The original rig
What Cage the Elephant used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gretsch G5422TDCG Electromatic Hollowbody
- Amp
- Unknown (not specified for studio recording of this song; live amps not confirmed for studio use)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Ain't No Rest for the Wicked adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Cage the Elephant's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT50 for Ain't No Rest for the Wicked?
Start from the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Ain't No Rest for the Wicked?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Cage the Elephant use on Ain't No Rest for the Wicked?
Guitar: Gretsch G5422TDCG Electromatic Hollowbody. Amp: Unknown (not specified for studio recording of this song; live amps not confirmed for studio use).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster. 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.