How to Dial In "One Second" by Paradise Lost - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "One Second"
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 One Second (1997). One Second is the sixth studio album by the British gothic metal band Paradise Lost. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the rig we use for Paradise Lost's other songs from One Second, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "One Second" Tone
What guitar did Paradise Lost use on "One Second"?
The guitar on "One Second" (released 1997) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse 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 Second" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 5, 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 Second" 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 Second" 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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