Fender Mustang LT50 settings
When the Angels Sing settings for Fender Mustang LT50
Social Distortion · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Social Distortion "When the Angels Sing" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT50, select the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-02-22
- Preset / mode
- CHICAGO BLUES
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to emphasize the punk rhythm.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a tighter sound during the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics; play softer for cleaner notes and harder for a grittier edge.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-02-22
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT50 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic pick attack for clarity.
- Use finger vibrato for smooth sustain.
- Experiment with palm muting for articulation on certain phrases.
The original rig
What Social Distortion used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/80s, Mike Ness signature P-90s not yet released at time of recording)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (blackface, vintage tube head, likely 1960s, used in studio by Mike Ness for this era)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get When the Angels Sing adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Social Distortion'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 When the Angels Sing?
Start from the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for When the Angels Sing?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Social Distortion use on When the Angels Sing?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/80s, Mike Ness signature P-90s not yet released at time of recording). Amp: Fender Bassman (blackface, vintage tube head, likely 1960s, used in studio by Mike Ness for this era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. 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.