Everything Under the Sun album cover - Nickelback
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Lift Somebody Up" by Nickelback - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Lift Somebody Up"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain8
Bass6
Mid4.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
Volume5

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone8
Volume10
Recording notes

From Everything Under the Sun (2026). Everything Under the Sun is the eleventh studio album by the Canadian rock band Nickelback, released on 30 October 2026 by Virgin Music Group. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, the rig we use for Nickelback's other songs from Everything Under the Sun, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Lift Somebody Up" Tone

  1. What guitar did Nickelback use on "Lift Somebody Up"?

    The guitar on "Lift Somebody Up" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "Lift Somebody Up" 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.

  3. Can I play "Lift Somebody Up" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lift Somebody Up" 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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