How to Dial In "Everything I Wanna Do" by Nickelback - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Everything I Wanna Do"
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 Here and Now (2011). A mid-tempo, polished hard-rock song with a crunchy riff. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Everything I Wanna Do" Tone
What guitar did Nickelback use on "Everything I Wanna Do"?
The guitar on "Everything I Wanna Do" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Everything I Wanna Do" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Everything I Wanna Do" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Everything I Wanna Do" 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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