How to Dial In "Breaking and Reaching" by Snapcase - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Breaking and Reaching"
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 Progression Through Unlearning (1997). Progression Through Unlearning is the second studio album by American hardcore punk band Snapcase. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG1570 Prestige through a Peavey 5150 II, the rig we use for Snapcase's other songs from Progression Through Unlearning, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain 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 "Breaking and Reaching" Tone
What guitar did Snapcase use on "Breaking and Reaching"?
The guitar on "Breaking and Reaching" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG1570 Prestige 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 "Breaking and Reaching" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 7. 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 and Reaching" 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 and Reaching" 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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