How to Dial In "Not the One" by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Not the One"
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 Unlimited Love (2022). Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster into a Marshall Major (200W) - 'The Pig' stands in. Keep the amp clean, just on the edge of breakup, and play the neck and middle pickups together. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Not the One" Tone
What guitar did Red Hot Chili Peppers use on "Not the One"?
The guitar on "Not the One" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + middle (position 2) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Not the One" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Not the One" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Not the One" 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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