Hardwired (Live at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN - Aug. 20th, 2016) amp settings — Fender Mustang LT25
The Metallica guitar tone for “Hardwired (Live at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN - Aug. 20th, 2016)”, dialed in for a Fender Mustang LT25 with a Epiphone Les Paul Classic. Live at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN (August 20, 2016) — Main rhythm tone
ESP Snakebyte / Iron Cross with EMG Het Set active humbuckers into Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL+ (simulating Mesa Boogie TriAxis / Mark IIC+ and Diesel VH4 mix) through Mesa Boogie power amps and 4x12 cabs
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 1 |
| Master | 6 |
The Fender Mustang LT25 uses the 'Metal 2000' high-gain model (based on a high-gain Peavey/Mesa voicing) to achieve Metallica's live crushing saturation without external pedals. We keep mids moderately scooped at 4 and push treble to 7 to replicate James Hetfield's percussive bite through passive Epiphone humbuckers. Presence is omitted as the LT25 faceplate lacks a physical presence knob.
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