How to Dial In "One Time" by beabadoobee - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "One Time"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From This Is How Tomorrow Moves (2024). This Is How Tomorrow Moves is the third studio album by Filipino and English singer and songwriter Beabadoobee. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fairlane Zephyr through a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV, the rig we use for beabadoobee's other songs from This Is How Tomorrow Moves, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "One Time" Tone
What guitar did beabadoobee use on "One Time"?
The guitar on "One Time" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fairlane Zephyr above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "One Time" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "One Time" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "One Time" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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