Fender Mustang LT50 settings
Comfortably Numb (Live at Pompeii 2016) settings for Fender Mustang LT50
David Gilmour · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the David Gilmour "Comfortably Numb (Live at Pompeii 2016)" solo tone on a Fender Mustang LT50, select the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 3. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS Custom 24 · updated 2026-04-20
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the reverb to add depth and ambiance to your solos.
- Focus on expressive bends and dynamic touch sensitivity to capture the essence of Gilmour's playing.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-04-21
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spaciousness of the original tone.
- Engage the built-in chorus for added depth and shimmer in your clean picking.
- Set your amp's delay to a moderate level for ambient repeats that fill the space in the riff.
The original rig
What David Gilmour used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster (Black Strat)
- Amp
- Hiwatt DR504 Custom 50 Head with WEM 4x12 cabinet (Live at Pompeii 2016)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Comfortably Numb (Live at Pompeii 2016) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts David Gilmour'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 Comfortably Numb (Live at Pompeii 2016)?
Start from the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 3.
Which pickup should I use for Comfortably Numb (Live at Pompeii 2016)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did David Gilmour use on Comfortably Numb (Live at Pompeii 2016)?
Guitar: Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster (Black Strat). Amp: Hiwatt DR504 Custom 50 Head with WEM 4x12 cabinet (Live at Pompeii 2016).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS Custom 24. 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.