Positive Grid Spark 2 settings
I'm the One settings for Positive Grid Spark 2
Van Halen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Van Halen "I'm the One" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark 2, select the British 30 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a EVH Frankenstrat · updated 2026-03-24
- Preset / mode
- British 30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 9
Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Music volume
- 5
- Guitar volume
- 9
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugging sections.
- Attack the strings hard to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to create articulation in the notes.
The original rig
What Van Halen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1976 Ibanez Destroyer (Korina, stock humbucker pickups, used for 'I'm the One' riff in studio)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (run through a Variac at 89V, into Celestion Greenback 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get I'm the One adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Van Halen's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark 2 for I'm the One?
Start from the British 30 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 5.
Which pickup should I use for I'm the One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 9.
What gear did Van Halen use on I'm the One?
Guitar: 1976 Ibanez Destroyer (Korina, stock humbucker pickups, used for 'I'm the One' riff in studio). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (run through a Variac at 89V, into Celestion Greenback 4x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a EVH Frankenstrat. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Positive Grid Spark 2
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.