Fender Rumble LT25 settings
Hysteria settings for Fender Rumble LT25
Muse · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Hysteria" distorted tone on a Fender Rumble LT25, select the DIRTY ROCKBASS preset, then set Gain 7.5, Gain 9, Drive 3, Master 8, Bass 6.5, Bass 6.5. Use the both pickups (p for body, j for bite) pickup.
Distorted settings
Adapted for a Yamaha TRBX174 · updated 2026-10-13
- Preset / mode
- DIRTY ROCKBASS
- Pickup
- Both pickups (P for body, J for bite)
Fender Rumble LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Gain
- 9
- Drive
- 3
- Master
- 8
- Bass
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Middle
- 5.5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Compression
- 4
Playing tips
- Experiment with the pickup blend to find the right balance between warmth and brightness.
- Use fingerstyle technique to achieve a warmer tone, emphasizing the midrange.
- Adjust the drive control to taste for more or less saturation, but keep it within the overdrive range.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble LT25 actually has.
- Bass
- Gibson SG Standard (red, used by Matt Bellamy on Absolution recording)
- Amp
- Unknown exact model (no direct source for amp used on 'Hysteria' studio recording; likely Marshall or similar British high-gain amp typical for Muse in this era, but not confirmed in sources)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different bass or pedals? Get Hysteria adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse'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 Hysteria?
Start from the DIRTY ROCKBASS preset, then set Gain 7.5, Gain 9, Drive 3, Master 8, Bass 6.5, Bass 6.5.
Which pickup should I use for Hysteria?
Both pickups (P for body, J for bite).
What gear did Muse use on Hysteria?
Bass: Gibson SG Standard (red, used by Matt Bellamy on Absolution recording). Amp: Unknown exact model (no direct source for amp used on 'Hysteria' studio recording; likely Marshall or similar British high-gain amp typical for Muse in this era, but not confirmed in sources).
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha TRBX174. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Hysteria on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Rumble LT25
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- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
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- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Another One Bites the Dust · Queen
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.