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Riff Tone
Figured You Out
Nickelback
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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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.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
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.