How to Dial In "One in a Million" by Guns N' Roses - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "One in a Million"
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 G N' R Lies (1988). G N' R Lies is a studio album by the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, released on 29 November 1988 by Geffen Records. The album's personnel list credits Slash on lead guitar and Izzy Stradlin on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Slash 'Inspired By' Les Paul Standard through a Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555X, the rig we use for Guns N' Roses' other songs from G N' R Lies, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "One in a Million" Tone
What guitar did Guns N' Roses use on "One in a Million"?
The guitar on "One in a Million" (released 1988) isn't documented; the Gibson Slash 'Inspired By' Les Paul Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "One in a Million" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 8. 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 in a Million" 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 in a Million" 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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