Fender Mustang GTX 100 settings
One settings for Fender Mustang GTX 100
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 100, set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-06
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 100 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Master volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs to replicate the original tone.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Engage your amp's built-in reverb for a subtle depth in the sound.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 100 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 Mustang GTX 100 settings for One?
Set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Bass 5, Mid 4, 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?
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 Mustang GTX 100
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
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.