Fender Mustang LT50 settings
Scotty Doesn't Know settings for Fender Mustang LT50
Lustra · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lustra "Scotty Doesn't Know" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT50, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-04-12
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use percussive palm muting to achieve the tight, punchy sound.
- Focus on clear note separation when playing power chords.
- Maintain an aggressive picking attack for a driving rhythm.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-03-17
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use slight palm muting on faster runs for tight articulation.
- Focus on crisp pick attack to enhance note clarity.
- Emphasize mid-range frequencies to cut through the mix.
The original rig
What Lustra used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre/era and typical punk-pop studio choices; no direct source confirms exact model for this recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (estimated; no direct source confirms, but this is the most common amp for this genre/era and tone, and is referenced in forum discussions and gear lists for similar tones)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Scotty Doesn't Know adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lustra'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 Scotty Doesn't Know?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Scotty Doesn't Know?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Lustra use on Scotty Doesn't Know?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre/era and typical punk-pop studio choices; no direct source confirms exact model for this recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (estimated; no direct source confirms, but this is the most common amp for this genre/era and tone, and is referenced in forum discussions and gear lists for similar tones).
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.
Scotty Doesn't Know 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.