How to Dial In "One Time" by King Crimson - 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 Thrak (1995). Thrak (stylised in all caps) is the eleventh studio album by the English progressive rock band King Crimson, released on 3 April 1995 through Virgin Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for King Crimson's other songs from Thrak, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "One Time" Tone
What guitar did King Crimson use on "One Time"?
The guitar on "One Time" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "One Time" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 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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