How to Dial In "Another Hole in the Head" by Nickelback - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Another Hole in the Head"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Long Road (2003). The Long Road is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Nickelback, released on September 23, 2003. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Nickelback's other songs from The Long Road, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop D.
Common Questions About the "Another Hole in the Head" Tone
What guitar did Nickelback use on "Another Hole in the Head"?
The guitar on "Another Hole in the Head" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Another Hole in the Head" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Another Hole in the Head" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Another Hole in the Head" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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