Fender Mustang Micro Plus settings
Uprising settings for Fender Mustang Micro Plus
Muse · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Uprising" riff tone on a Fender Mustang Micro Plus, select the ’80S BRITISH preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 5, Modify 0, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-11
- Preset / mode
- ’80S BRITISH
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang Micro Plus knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 5
- Modify
- 0
- Eq tilt
- 2
- Fx type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the rhythmic pulse of the original tone.
- Engage the chorus effect to add a slight modulation shimmer to the riff.
- Keep a tight picking attack to maintain the percussive nature of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-11
- Preset / mode
- ’80S BRITISH
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang Micro Plus knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- 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 delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the reverb to add depth and sustain to your solos.
- Adjust the modify control to enhance the midrange presence for a more cutting tone.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang Micro Plus actually has.
- Guitar
- Manson MB-1 Signature Electric Guitar
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Uprising adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse'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 Uprising?
Start from the ’80S BRITISH preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 5, Modify 0, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 0.
Which pickup should I use for Uprising?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Muse use on Uprising?
Guitar: Manson MB-1 Signature Electric Guitar. Amp: Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head.
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.
Uprising on other amps
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- 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.