How to Dial In "Breed to Breathe" by Napalm Death - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Breed to Breathe"
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 Inside the Torn Apart (1997). A blisteringly fast grindcore track with a harsh, saturated rhythm guitar. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Gibson SG Standard into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Breed to Breathe" Tone
What guitar did Napalm Death use on "Breed to Breathe"?
The guitar on "Breed to Breathe" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Breed to Breathe" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 9. 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 "Breed to Breathe" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Breed to Breathe" 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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