D.M.S.R. amp settings — Fender Mustang LT25
The Prince guitar tone for “D.M.S.R.”, dialed in for a Fender Mustang LT25 with a Squier Affinity Stratocaster. Studio version, 1999 album (recorded April 20, 1982 at Sunset Sound, Hollywood)
Hohner Madcat Telecaster copy or custom guitar → Mesa Boogie Mark II or Roland JC-120 for clean funk sections; Boss pedals (likely chorus, delay) processed through console
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 0 |
| Reverb | 1 |
| Master | 5 |
01Mustang LT25 Built-in Chorus (MOD slot)
Use the Chorus effect sparingly — Prince often used Boss CE-2 style chorus for that glassy 80s funk sheen; keep it subtle
02Mustang LT25 Built-in Compressor (STOMP slot)
Light compression tightens the funk stabs and evens attack — essential for percussive playing
Prince's original tone came from either a JC-120 (ultra-clean, stereo chorus) or Mesa Mark II (tighter clean with potential grit). The Mustang LT25's Clean preset approximates the JC-120's headroom. Your Squier Strat's single coils are brighter than Prince's Hohner humbuckers, so treble stays at 7 rather than higher; mid pushed to 6 to retain that funky bark. Gain at 2 keeps it clean but responsive to pick attack.
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