Peavey Vypyr 30 settings
One settings for Peavey Vypyr 30
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Peavey Vypyr 30, select the 6505 (Red/Overdrive) preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 3.5, 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 Harley Benton Les Paul Type · updated 2026-10-25
- Preset / mode
- 6505 (Red/Overdrive)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Peavey Vypyr 30 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging rhythms.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity.
- Incorporate muted string 'chuks' for added percussive effect.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey Vypyr 30 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 Peavey Vypyr 30 for One?
Start from the 6505 (Red/Overdrive) preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 3.5, 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 Harley Benton Les Paul Type. 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 Peavey Vypyr 30
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- As Deep As the Knife Will Go · Cannibal Corpse
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- My Own Summer (Shove It) · Deftones
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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.