One amp settings — Fender Frontman
The Metallica guitar tone for “One”, dialed in for a Fender Frontman with a Fender Player Stratocaster. Studio version, ...And Justice for All (1988) — iconic clean intro & verses
Roland JC-120 (clean) / Mesa Boogie Mark IIC++ & Mark IV (heavy), ESP MX-220 with EMG 60 (neck clean) & EMG 81 (bridge dirty), Roland onboard stereo chorus
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 4 |
01Boss CH-1 Super Chorus (or CE-2)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned (emulates the iconic Roland JC-120 chorus)
The Frontman lacks a dedicated mid knob, so dial bass up to 6 and keep treble at 5 to approximate the Roland JC-120's hi-fi, slightly scooped clean response without becoming piercing. Running on the clean channel keeps the headroom pristine like the original solid-state tracking. Heavy section: engage the drive channel with gain at 8 and roll the guitar tone back slightly.
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