Beat it amp settings — Fender Mustang LT25
The Michael Jackson guitar tone for “Beat it”, dialed in for a Fender Mustang LT25 with a Fender Player Stratocaster. Studio version, Thriller (1982) — Eddie Van Halen solo section
Frankenstrat (single Seymour Duncan SH-5 Custom humbucker, bridge) → Echoplex Tape Delay → Hartley-Thompson HT45 combo amp (all gain from amp, no pedals)
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Mustang LT25 onboard Delay (Mono Delay model)
Simulates Echoplex slapback — short delay, low repeats, subtle mix
Your Strat's single coils are much lower output than EVH's hot humbucker, so gain goes +1 (to 7) to compensate. The Mustang's Metal 2000 model delivers the smooth, saturated lead voicing closest to the Hartley-Thompson's Class A breakup. Mid pushed to 7 to overcome the Fender platform's natural scoop and match EVH's vocal, sustaining lead character. Treble dropped to 6 because single coils are brighter than his direct-mounted humbucker. No reverb — the original is dry with only tape delay.
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