The end of heartache amp settings — Fender Mustang LT25
The Kilswitch engage guitar tone for “The end of heartache”, dialed in for a Fender Mustang LT25 with a Schecter C6 plus. Studio version, The End of Heartache (2004)
Framus Dragon + Peavey 5150 into Mesa 4x12 V30s, Caparison PLM-3 with EMG 85, Maxon OD808 overdrive
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Tube Screamer / OD808-style (via Fender Tone app)
CRITICAL — Use the overdrive effect in the Fender Tone app to simulate the Maxon OD808. This tightens the low end and adds pick definition. Without this, the tone will be muddy. If app unavailable, increase treble to 7 and reduce bass to 5.
02Noise Gate (via Fender Tone app)
Essential for tight metalcore chugs — cuts string noise between riffs
The Mustang LT25 lacks the raw power-amp thump of a 5150/Framus stack, so we lean hard on the Metal 2000 model with the app's OD to simulate the OD808 tightening trick Adam D uses. Your Schecter's passive humbuckers are warmer and lower output than his active EMGs, so gain stays at 7 (vs ~5 on real 5150) and treble is pushed to compensate. Mids scooped to 4 to match the recorded tone's characteristic metalcore V-curve.
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