How to Dial In "One Thing on My Mind" by Montrose - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "One Thing on My Mind"
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 Montrose (1973). Montrose is the debut studio album by American hard rock band Montrose, released in October 1973 by Warner Bros. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue through a Fender Tweed Bandmaster, the nearest rig to the one documented for Montrose, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "One Thing on My Mind" Tone
What guitar did Montrose use on "One Thing on My Mind"?
The guitar on "One Thing on My Mind" (released 1973) isn't documented; the Gibson 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue 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 Thing on My Mind" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 10. 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 Thing on My Mind" 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 Thing on My Mind" 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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