Positive Grid Spark GO settings
One settings for Positive Grid Spark GO
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark GO, select the Insane preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-05
- Preset / mode
- Insane
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Positive Grid Spark GO knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Music volume
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
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 Positive Grid Spark GO 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 Positive Grid Spark GO for One?
Start from the Insane preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 7.
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
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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.