How to Dial In "Head for a Breakdown" by CKY - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Head for a Breakdown"
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 The Phoenix (2017). The Phoenix is the fifth studio album by American rock band CKY, released on June 16, 2017. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for CKY's other songs from The Phoenix, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Head for a Breakdown" Tone
What guitar did CKY use on "Head for a Breakdown"?
The guitar on "Head for a Breakdown" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Head for a Breakdown" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "Head for a Breakdown" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Head for a Breakdown" 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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