EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W settings
One settings for EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP KH-202 · updated 2026-09-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Gain ch1
- 0
- Gain ch2
- 8
- Volume ch1
- 0
- Volume ch2
- 7
- Burn switch
- 1
- Power reduction
- 1
- Overdrive switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Focus on fast alternate picking for rhythmic precision.
- Experiment with your amp's built-in reverb for added depth in the sound.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W settings for One?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP KH-202. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
One on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.