Riff Tone
S.E.X.
Nickelback
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Chad Kroeger in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (common for Nickelback studio rhythm tones in this era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or Burstbucker Pro)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2008 (from 'Dark Horse' album sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; Les Paul and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are strongly supported by era and genre. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain rhythmarticulate power chordsmodern rock clarityfocused low endslightly scooped midscrisp top endcompressed sustainno audible modulationdry, punchy attack
Difficulty
The riff is based on palm-muted power chords in drop C tuning with moderate tempo and requires tight rhythmic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Chad Kroeger in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (common for Nickelback studio rhythm tones in this era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or Burstbucker Pro)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2008 (from 'Dark Horse' album sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; Les Paul and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are strongly supported by era and genre. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain rhythmarticulate power chordsmodern rock clarityfocused low endslightly scooped midscrisp top endcompressed sustainno audible modulationdry, punchy attack
Difficulty
The riff is based on palm-muted power chords in drop C tuning with moderate tempo and requires tight rhythmic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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