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Riff Tone

Burn It to the Ground

Nickelback

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Explorer 7-String
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely 496R/500T or similar high-output humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
overdriveUnknown Overdrive/Boost pedal (e.g., Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 2008 (from the 'Dark Horse' album sessions). Guitar confirmed as 7-string Explorer for this song's riff. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is the primary amp used for heavy rhythm tones. Settings are for studio context, not live. Pickup type inferred from Explorer 7-string specs and genre. See Equipboard and Premier Guitar Rig Rundown for confirmation.

Tone Character(10)
saturated and aggressivetight palm-muted chugsthick low endscooped mids for claritybright and cutting highsmodern high-gain saturationfull-bodied rhythm tonepercussive attackminimal ambience (dry)articulate under heavy distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting and rhythmic accuracy, especially with the low B tuning on a 7-string. While not technically advanced, the heaviness and tightness demand solid intermediate technique.

Sources

Amp Settings for Burn It To The Ground by Nickelback (guitars and tone) - Guitar ChalkNickelback (Kroeger & Peake) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar ChalkChad Kroeger's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | EquipboardRig Rundown - Nickelback's Chad Kroeger & Ryan Peake - Premier Guitar

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