Fender Mustang LT50 settings
The Somberlain settings for Fender Mustang LT50
Dissection · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dissection "The Somberlain" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT50, select the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG170DX · updated 2026-04-19
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tight, aggressive sound.
- Focus on picking dynamics to enhance the crunch.
- Experiment with picking closer to the bridge for a sharper attack.
The original rig
What Dissection used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1990s, likely 1980s/early 90s model)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb Head with Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Somberlain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dissection'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 The Somberlain?
Start from the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Somberlain?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dissection use on The Somberlain?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1990s, likely 1980s/early 90s model). Amp: Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb Head with Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG170DX. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.