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Fender Mustang (V2 Series) settings

Plug In Baby settings for Fender Mustang (V2 Series)

Muse · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Muse "Plug In Baby" riff tone on a Fender Mustang (V2 Series), select the British '80s preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5, Tap tempo 0, Mid control 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-07-11

Preset / mode
British '80s
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang (V2 Series) knobs

Gain
7.5
Bass
6
Treble
7.5
Reverb
0.5
Tap tempo
0
Mid control
6
Effect level
5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the sound.
  • Maintain a tight picking attack to emphasize the aggressive riff.
  • Experiment with palm muting to enhance the tightness of the riff.

The original rig

What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang (V2 Series) actually has.

Guitar
Manson MB-1
Amp
Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100
Gain
7.5
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
1.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang (V2 Series) for Plug In Baby?

Start from the British '80s preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5, Tap tempo 0, Mid control 6.

Which pickup should I use for Plug In Baby?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Muse use on Plug In Baby?

Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256. 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.