How to Dial In "Leaky Breaks" by Manchester Orchestra - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Leaky Breaks"
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 Simple Math (2011). Simple Math is the third studio album from Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Manchester Orchestra's other songs from Simple Math, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Leaky Breaks" Tone
What guitar did Manchester Orchestra use on "Leaky Breaks"?
The guitar on "Leaky Breaks" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Leaky Breaks" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Leaky Breaks" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Leaky Breaks" 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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