How to Dial In "One Man" by Fontaines D.C. - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "One Man"
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 Dopamine Chamber (2026). Premier Guitar's May 2025 rig rundown has Carlos O'Connell on a 1964 Fender Mustang with a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails added since Romance, through a Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb. Which guitar played this song isn't documented, so a '60s-style Mustang stands in for it. Keep the amp clean and bright with the bridge single-coil, and push it with a pedal for the louder sections. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "One Man" Tone
What guitar did Fontaines D.C. use on "One Man"?
The guitar on "One Man" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "One Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 Man" 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 Man" 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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