Fender Mustang LT50 settings
I Was Wrong settings for Fender Mustang LT50
Social Distortion · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Social Distortion "I Was Wrong" solo tone on a Fender Mustang LT50, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-02-28
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on articulate pick attack for clear note separation.
- Use slight palm muting for added tightness in your playing.
- Emphasize dynamic picking to enhance the response of your tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-02-28
- Preset / mode
- CHICAGO BLUES
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a tight picking attack to achieve the percussive crunch characteristic.
- Focus on palm muting for punchy rhythms.
- Experiment with dynamics to enhance touch-sensitive breakup.
The original rig
What Social Distortion used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, sunburst finish)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get I Was Wrong adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Social Distortion'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 I Was Wrong?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for I Was Wrong?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Social Distortion use on I Was Wrong?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, sunburst finish). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely with 4x12 cabinet).
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.
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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.