Fender Mustang LT50 settings
One settings for Fender Mustang LT50
Metallica · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT50, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV · updated 2026-10-09
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging rhythms to achieve the aggressive attack.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Engage the amp's built-in reverb for a slight spacious feel without overwhelming the tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV · updated 2026-10-04
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
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.
- Employ aggressive palm muting during the rhythm sections to maintain tightness.
- Focus on articulate pick attack for precise note separation during lead lines.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT50 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One 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 LT50 for One?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
One on other amps
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
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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.