Riff Tone

So Far Away

Staind

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely USA Core or SE, as used by Mike Mushok in studio)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, early 2000s era)

PickupsPRS humbuckers (likely HFS/Vintage Bass set, stock on Custom 24 at the time)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2003. Guitar and amp based on era-correct interviews and typical Staind studio setup. Settings are estimated from genre, era, and similar Staind tracks due to lack of explicit numeric values for this song. No confirmed pedal use for riff section; effects inferred from audio and genre.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedslightly scooped midsfull-bodied low endsmooth, controlled highspunchy and percussivearticulate attackcompressed and focusedmodern nu-metal rhythmno audible modulationstudio-polished clarity

Difficulty

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

Sources

Amp Settings for So Far Away by Staind (guitars and tone)Amp Settings for Outside by Staind (guitars and tone) - Guitar Chalk

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