How to Dial In "One Great Thing" by Big Country - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "One Great Thing"
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 The Seer (1986). The Seer is the third studio album by the Scottish band Big Country, released in 1986. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Big Country's other songs from The Seer, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "One Great Thing" Tone
What guitar did Big Country use on "One Great Thing"?
The guitar on "One Great Thing" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "One Great Thing" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 Great Thing" 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 Great Thing" 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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