How to Dial In "Breaking Down" by I Prevail - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Breaking Down"
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 Trauma (2019). Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky Modern HT7 into a Peavey 6505+ stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Breaking Down" Tone
What guitar did I Prevail use on "Breaking Down"?
The guitar on "Breaking Down" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky Modern HT7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Breaking Down" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, 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 "Breaking Down" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Breaking Down" 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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