How to Dial In "Cowboy Hat" by Nickelback - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cowboy Hat"
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 State (1998). The State is the second studio album by Canadian rock band Nickelback. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Nickelback's other songs from The State, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Cowboy Hat" Tone
What guitar did Nickelback use on "Cowboy Hat"?
The guitar on "Cowboy Hat" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cowboy Hat" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 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 "Cowboy Hat" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cowboy Hat" 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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