How to Dial In "Leave Me Behind" by Nickelback - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Leave Me Behind"
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.
A 2026 single. Nothing published documents the rig, so a Les Paul Custom into a Triple Rectifier stands in. A tight, thick hard rock crunch on the bridge humbucker. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Leave Me Behind" Tone
What guitar did Nickelback use on "Leave Me Behind"?
The guitar on "Leave Me Behind" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Leave Me Behind" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 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 "Leave Me Behind" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Leave Me Behind" 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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