Fender Mustang LT50 settings
Rape Me settings for Fender Mustang LT50
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Rape Me" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT50, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-08-30
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the subtle ambiance of the original tone.
- Pick lightly to maintain clarity and note separation, as the original tone is bright and articulate.
- Avoid using heavy palm muting to preserve the dynamic response and open sound of the riff.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster Left Handed (white, rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan Hot Rail in bridge)
- Amp
- Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 Poweramp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Rape Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nirvana'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 Rape Me?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Rape Me?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Rape Me?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster Left Handed (white, rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan Hot Rail in bridge). Amp: Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 Poweramp.
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.
Rape Me on other amps
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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.