Riff Tone

Feed the Machine

Nickelback

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsHumbucker (likely high-output, ceramic or active, but exact model not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Technologies Decimator

Notes

Studio recording for 'Feed the Machine' (2017). All evidence points to the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier as the main amp for the riff section, with a Gibson Les Paul Custom as the primary guitar. PRS Singlecut is also seen in live use, but Les Paul Custom is confirmed for studio. Effects are minimal for the riff section; pedalboard evidence is primarily from live/tour setups.

Tone Character(10)

tight low-end punchslight mid scoop for clarity and aggressiondefined highs with added bitehigh-gain saturationpercussive palm-muted chugsmodern rock/metal attackarticulate and focusedminimal ambience/reverblayered rhythm guitars for widthbridge humbucker clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast alternate picking, demanding precise timing and muting control to keep the high-gain tone articulate and percussive.

Sources

Nickelback (Kroeger & Peake) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Rig Rundown - Nickelback's Chad Kroeger & Ryan Peake - Premier Guitar Chad Kroeger's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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