Fender Champion 20 settings
One settings for Fender Champion 20
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Fender Champion 20, select the 90s Metal preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 2.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky JS32 DKAP · updated 2026-08-02
- Preset / mode
- 90s Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion 20 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs and articulation.
- Focus on fast alternate picking for clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the aggressive attack.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 20 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 preset should I use on the Fender Champion 20 for One?
Start from the 90s Metal preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 2.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
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 Jackson JS Series Dinky JS32 DKAP. 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
More Metallica on the Fender Champion 20
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
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.