How to Dial In "Stop Breathin" by Pavement - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stop Breathin"
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 Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain (1994). Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain is the second studio album by American indie rock band Pavement, released on February 14, 1994 by Matador Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Peavey Classic 30, the rig we use for Pavement's other songs from Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Stop Breathin" Tone
What guitar did Pavement use on "Stop Breathin"?
The guitar on "Stop Breathin" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Stop Breathin" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Stop Breathin" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stop Breathin" 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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