Solo Tone

Breathing Underwater

Metric

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender or Gibson style, model not confirmed for this recording)

AmpUnknown (likely modern tube combo or head, model not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsUnknown (likely humbucker or P90, model not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Breathing Underwater' solo. No evidence of live rig being used in studio. Recording year: 2012 (Synthetica album).

Tone Character(10)

modulated and lushambient and spaciousslightly compressedsmooth sustainnot harsh or aggressivetextural and layeredclear but not piercingreverb-heavyslightly chorus/flanger-like movementmid-gain, not high-gain

Difficulty

The solo is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques, but requires good control of phrasing and timing to sound clear with heavy modulation and ambient effects.

Sources

Songs that give 'underwater' feeling : r/MusicRecommendations THE KIND OF SPECIAL ALBUM THAT FINDS YOU by Niles ... - Reddit I'm making track by track reviews for every Metric album in ... - Reddit

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