How to Dial In "Breakin' Outta Hell" by Airbourne - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Breakin' Outta Hell"
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 Breakin' Outta Hell (2016). A fast, hard-hitting rocker with a power-chord riff in the AC/DC mould and a screaming solo. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Explorer through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Breakin' Outta Hell" Tone
What guitar did Airbourne use on "Breakin' Outta Hell"?
The guitar on "Breakin' Outta Hell" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Breakin' Outta Hell" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Breakin' Outta Hell" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Breakin' Outta Hell" 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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