How to Dial In "Only One" by Rival Sons - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Only 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 Pressure & Time (2011). Pressure & Time is the second studio album by American rock band Rival Sons. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through an Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII, the rig we use for Rival Sons' other songs from Pressure & Time, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Only One" Tone
What guitar did Rival Sons use on "Only One"?
The guitar on "Only One" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Only One" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Only 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 "Only 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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