How to Dial In "Beautifully Broken" by Gov't Mule - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Beautifully Broken"
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 Deep End, Volume 1 (2001). The Deep End, Volume 1 is the fourth studio album by American rock band Gov't Mule. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Soldano SLO-100, the rig we use for Gov't Mule's other songs from The Deep End, Volume 1, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Beautifully Broken" Tone
What guitar did Gov't Mule use on "Beautifully Broken"?
The guitar on "Beautifully Broken" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Beautifully Broken" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Beautifully Broken" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Beautifully Broken" 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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