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Diary of jane amp settings — Mesa Boogie Mark V

The Breaking benjamin guitar tone for “Diary of jane”, dialed in for a Mesa Boogie Mark V with a Ltd Bb-600-b. Studio version, Phobia (2006) — main distorted rhythm guitar

Original rig

Gibson Les Paul Baritone / Washburn Custom Idol into Randall MTS (Treadplate module), Soldano SLO-100, and Marshall JCM2000 TSL through Marshall cabs

Massive, wall-of-sound modern drop-tuned heavy rhythm with tight low-end and razor-sharp upper-mid crunch
Amp settings — Mesa Boogie Mark V
CHANNELChannel 3 (Extreme Mode)BOOSToff
GAIN 7 BASS 3 MID 5 TREBLE 7 PRESENCE 6 REVERB 0 MASTER 4
KnobSetting (0–10)
Gain7
Bass3
Mid5
Treble7
Presence6
Reverb0
Master4
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PICKUPbridge TONE10 VOLUME10
Why these settings

The Mark V's pre-gain Bass knob must be kept low around 3 to prevent low-end flub with the baritone Drop Bb tuning, using the graphic EQ in a classic slight 'V' shape instead for low-end punch. Extreme mode on Channel 3 delivers the aggressive high-gain saturation of the studio Soldano SLO-100 and Randall Treadplate tracks without needing an external overdrive. Treble is pushed to 7 to give the bridge humbucker immediate bite and pick attack definition.

PRO TIPEngage the 5-band Graphic EQ: boost 80Hz slightly (+2), scoop 750Hz (-3), and raise 2200Hz/6600Hz slightly (+1) to replicate David Bendeth's signature scooped-yet-punchy modern wall of guitars.

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