Fender Mustang Micro Plus settings
We Will Rock You settings for Fender Mustang Micro Plus
Queen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Queen "We Will Rock You" solo tone on a Fender Mustang Micro Plus, select the ’80S BRITISH preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 5, Modify 0, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-11
- Preset / mode
- ’80S BRITISH
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang Micro Plus knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 5
- Modify
- 0
- Eq tilt
- 2
- Fx type
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on percussive pick attack to enhance the crunch.
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic range in sustain.
- Experiment with light palm muting for a tighter sound.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-11
- Preset / mode
- ’70S BRITISH
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang Micro Plus knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 5
- Modify
- 0
- Eq tilt
- 2
- Fx type
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to match the stomp/clap rhythm.
- Use palm muting for added punch and clarity in the riff.
- Emphasize midrange frequencies with your picking dynamics.
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
- Homemade 'Red Special' (Brian May's original, 1960s build)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (likely 1970s Top Boost, three-amp wet/dry/wet setup, center dry, sides wet)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get We Will Rock You 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 We Will Rock You?
Start from the ’80S BRITISH preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 5, Modify 0, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 0.
Which pickup should I use for We Will Rock You?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Queen use on We Will Rock You?
Guitar: Homemade 'Red Special' (Brian May's original, 1960s build). Amp: Vox AC30 (likely 1970s Top Boost, three-amp wet/dry/wet setup, center dry, sides wet).
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.
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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.