Fender Frontman 25R settings
One settings for Fender Frontman 25R
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 25R, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, 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 Schecter Omen Extreme-6 · updated 2026-11-03
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 25R knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use the DS-1 Distortion pedal for high-gain drive.
- Set the amp's reverb to a low level for subtle ambiance.
- Focus on tight palm-muted chugs for clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 25R 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 Fender Frontman 25R settings for One?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, 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 Schecter Omen Extreme-6. 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
Popular songs on the Fender Frontman 25R
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Creep · Radiohead
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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.