Fender Mustang Micro Plus settings
Bohemian Rhapsody settings for Fender Mustang Micro Plus
Queen · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" solo tone on a Fender Mustang Micro Plus, select the ’80S BRITISH preset, then set Gain 6.5, Volume 5, Modify 0, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-11
- Preset / mode
- ’80S BRITISH
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang Micro Plus knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 5
- Modify
- 0
- Eq tilt
- 2
- Fx type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the reverb for added depth, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
- Experiment with the master volume to ensure the solo cuts through the mix.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-11
- Preset / mode
- ’80S BRITISH
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang Micro Plus knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 5
- Modify
- 0
- Eq tilt
- 2
- Fx type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the articulate attack characteristic of the original tone.
- Try palm muting some notes for a tighter sound in the riff.
The original rig
What Queen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang Micro Plus actually has.
- Guitar
- Brian May Red Special
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bohemian Rhapsody adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Queen's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang Micro Plus for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Start from the ’80S BRITISH preset, then set Gain 6.5, Volume 5, Modify 0, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 0.
Which pickup should I use for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Queen use on Bohemian Rhapsody?
Guitar: Brian May Red Special. Amp: Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Bohemian Rhapsody on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang Micro Plus
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Walk · Pantera
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- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.