When She Begins settings for Fender Mustang LT50

Fender Mustang LT50 knobs

Gain

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

7

Reverb

1.5

Playing tips

• Use a dynamic picking technique to enhance articulation.
• Experiment with varying your attack for more expressive bends.
• Focus on smooth transitions between notes for a singing sustain.

Fender Mustang LT50 knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Mid

7

Treble

6

Reverb

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use aggressive picking for a punchy attack.
• Focus on palm muting for tight rhythm parts.
• Experiment with dynamics to emphasize chord definition.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT50 for When She Begins?

Start from the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for When She Begins?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Social Distortion use on When She Begins?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or 1980s, as used by Mike Ness on Social Distortion's 1990s recordings). Amp: Fender Bassman (vintage, often modded by Billy Zoom or Fred Taccone for Mike Ness in the studio, through Marshall 1960 cabs with Greenback speakers).

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.