Arials amp settings — Fender Mustang LT25
The Soad guitar tone for “Arials”, dialed in for a Fender Mustang LT25 with a Cort X300. Studio version, Toxicity (2001) - Main heavy drop-C rhythm tone
Ibanez IC300 with Seymour Duncan SH-6 Distortion bridge pickup into Marshall JMP-1 preamp, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, and Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabs
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Reverb | 1 |
| Master | 5 |
01Overdrive / Screamer Block (Onboard FX)
Engage the onboard Stomp/Overdrive model as a clean boost to tighten low-end tracking
The Mustang LT25 lacks a presence knob and dedicated physical mid control on the top plate, so select the 'Metal 2000' high-gain model and use the onboard Screamer boost with drive rolled off to replicate Malakian's tight Marshall/Mesa hybrid crunch. The Cort X300's hot bridge humbucker pushes the input strongly, so keep amp gain around 7 to prevent low-end mud in Drop C tuning. A touch of onboard room reverb adds necessary studio air without washing out the palm-muted attacks.
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