How to Dial In "Breathing in a New Mentality" by Underoath - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Breathing in a New Mentality"
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 Lost in the Sound of Separation (2008). Their sixth studio album, recorded in March and April 2008, it was released on 2 September 2008 through Solid State and Tooth & Nail. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig to the one documented for Underoath, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop D.
Common Questions About the "Breathing in a New Mentality" Tone
What guitar did Underoath use on "Breathing in a New Mentality"?
The guitar on "Breathing in a New Mentality" (released 2008) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Breathing in a New Mentality" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Breathing in a New Mentality" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Breathing in a New Mentality" 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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