Riff Tone

Figured You Out

Nickelback

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom

AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsHumbucker (likely Gibson 490R/498T or similar, stock Les Paul Custom set)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2003 (The Long Road album). Gear inferred from multiple sources listing Nickelback's studio rig for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated modern distortionchunky low endarticulate power chord attackslight mid scoopcompressed and focusedaggressive pick attackminimal ambienceclear note separationpunchy, driving rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and aggressive picking for the percussive, tight sound, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Nickelback Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror FIGURED YOU OUT TAB by Nickelback @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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