The Diary of Jane guitar tone

Breaking Benjamin · Phobia · 2006 · Alternative

High Gain

Main Riff

AmpFender Twin Reverb

GuitarGibson SG

PickupBridge humbucker

GAIN7.5

BASS6

MID3.5

TREBLE6.5

PRESENCE5.5

REVERB0

Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 1 · Tone 4.5 · Level 7.5
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.

Keep the noise gate fast so palm mutes stay percussive.

Lead

AmpFender Twin Reverb

GuitarGibson SG

PickupBridge humbucker

GAIN8.5

BASS6

MID4

TREBLE6.5

PRESENCE5.5

REVERB0

Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 1 · Tone 4.5 · Level 7.5
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.
MXR Carbon Copy delay
Time 3.5 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.

Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

Adapt this tone to your own amp and pedals in the app.