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One Guitar Tone — Metallica

Exact amp settings for every part of “One”, a metal 1980s track by Metallica.

One by Metallica has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '. Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Riff · Distorted

One — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '
Gain 8.5Bass 5.5Mid 3.5Treble 7Presence 4.5Reverb 1
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Solo · Distorted

One — Solo · Distorted

Amp: Marshall JCM800 / Mesa Boogie
Gain 8Bass 6Mid 5Treble 7Presence 7Reverb 2
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One guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for One by Metallica?

The main part uses gain 8.5, bass 5.5, mid 3.5, treble 7, presence 4.5, reverb 1 (out of 10) on the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '. One has 2 documented parts (Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in One?

These tones were built around Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for ', Marshall JCM800 / Mesa Boogie. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the One tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in One?

One by Metallica has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the One guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.