Fender Bassbreaker 007 settings
It's Been Awhile settings for Fender Bassbreaker 007
Staind · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Staind "It's Been Awhile" riff tone on a Fender Bassbreaker 007, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Treble boost 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard · updated 2026-10-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Bassbreaker 007 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Treble boost
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the punchiness of the riff.
- Experiment with the Soul Food boost to achieve the desired saturation.
The original rig
What Staind used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Bassbreaker 007 actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get It's Been Awhile adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Staind's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Bassbreaker 007 settings for It's Been Awhile?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Treble boost 0.
Which pickup should I use for It's Been Awhile?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Staind use on It's Been Awhile?
Guitar: PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone. Amp: Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender Bassbreaker 007
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Lenny · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
- Purple Rain · Prince & The Revolution
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love · Van Halen
- Who Did You Think I Was (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007) · John Mayer
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.