Riff Tone

Far Away (Live From Red Rocks)

Nickelback

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Hollowbody

AmpFender Super 60 (mid-80s rackmount version, clean channel)

PickupsPRS humbuckers (exact model not specified, likely stock PRS)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance at Red Rocks, 2022. PRS Hollowbody confirmed for 'Far Away' riff by Premier Guitar rig rundown. Clean amp sound from Fender Super 60 rackmount, as used for both Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake's clean tones in live shows. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this song section.

Tone Character(10)

lush and openwarm and full-bodiedarticulate note separationslight sparkle on top endnatural sustainsubtle amp reverbclear and dynamicrich midrange presencestudio-like clarityno audible breakup

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward with open chords and clean picking, but requires good dynamic control and timing to maintain clarity and fullness in a live setting.

Sources

Rig Rundown - Nickelback's Chad Kroeger & Ryan Peake - Premier Guitar

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