How to Dial In "Breakin' All the Rules" by Ozzy Osbourne - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Breakin' All the Rules"
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 No Rest for the Wicked (1988), the first Ozzy album with Zakk Wylde. No source documents the rig on this track, so a Les Paul Custom into a Marshall Plexi stands in. Run the Plexi hot and let the bridge pickup do the work, with lots of pinch harmonics. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Breakin' All the Rules" Tone
What guitar did Ozzy Osbourne use on "Breakin' All the Rules"?
The guitar on "Breakin' All the Rules" (released 1988) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Breakin' All the Rules" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Breakin' All the Rules" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Breakin' All the Rules" 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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