Fender Mustang (V1 Series) settings
Ho Hey settings for Fender Mustang (V1 Series)
The Lumineers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Lumineers "Ho Hey" riff tone on a Fender Mustang (V1 Series), select the '65 Twin Reverb preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Tap tempo 0, Mid control 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-22
- Preset / mode
- '65 Twin Reverb
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang (V1 Series) knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Mid control
- 5
- Effect level
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 3
- Delay off
Playing tips
- Strum with a percussive attack to emphasize the rhythm.
- Keep the strumming hand relaxed to maintain a natural flow.
- Focus on open chord voicings for a fuller sound.
The original rig
What The Lumineers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang (V1 Series) actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Hummingbird acoustic (Wesley Schultz)
- Amp
- None — DI / mic only
- Gain
- 1
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Ho Hey adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Lumineers's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang (V1 Series) for Ho Hey?
Start from the '65 Twin Reverb preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Tap tempo 0, Mid control 5.
Which pickup should I use for Ho Hey?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Lumineers use on Ho Hey?
Guitar: Gibson Hummingbird acoustic (Wesley Schultz). Amp: None — DI / mic only.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang (V1 Series)
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.