Fender Rumble LT25 settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Fender Rumble LT25
Metallica · adapted 12 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" distorted tone on a Fender Rumble LT25, select the DIRTY ROCKBASS preset, then set Gain 7, Gain 7, Drive 3, Master 8, Bass 6, Bass 6. Use the bridge humbucker (growl + articulation) pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-10-24
- Preset / mode
- DIRTY ROCKBASS
- Pickup
- Bridge humbucker (growl + articulation)
Fender Rumble LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Gain
- 7
- Drive
- 3
- Master
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Middle
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Compression
- 4
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique to achieve a warm, rounded attack.
- Experiment with the drive control to find the right level of saturation for your tone.
- Adjust your pickup balance to favor the neck pickup slightly for added warmth.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble LT25 actually has.
- Bass
- Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Rumble LT25 for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Start from the DIRTY ROCKBASS preset, then set Gain 7, Gain 7, Drive 3, Master 8, Bass 6, Bass 6.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bridge humbucker (growl + articulation).
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bass: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my bass?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, 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.