Fender Mustang LT50 settings
Pride and Joy settings for Fender Mustang LT50
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble "Pride and Joy" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT50, select the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-31
- Preset / mode
- CHICAGO BLUES
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response and to maintain the percussive attack.
- Focus on the Texas shuffle feel by emphasizing the downbeats.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a warmer, more touch-sensitive tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Squier Bullet Stratocaster SSS · updated 2026-04-23
- Preset / mode
- BLUES LEAD
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to moderate level for a slight doubling effect.
- Keep your guitar volume high to maintain clarity and sustain.
- Play with a light touch to achieve the touch-sensitive dynamic response characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT50 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
- Amp
- Fender Vibroverb (Blackface, 1964) and Dumble Dumbleland Special (studio recording, only one Vibroverb miked for main riff)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Pride and Joy adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble'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 Pride and Joy?
Start from the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Pride and Joy?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble use on Pride and Joy?
Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'. Amp: Fender Vibroverb (Blackface, 1964) and Dumble Dumbleland Special (studio recording, only one Vibroverb miked for main riff).
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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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.