How to Dial In "Make Me Love You" by Nickelback - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Make Me Love You"
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. No source documents the rig on this release, so a Les Paul Custom into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier stands in. Set a thick, modern hard rock tone on the bridge humbucker. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Make Me Love You" Tone
What guitar did Nickelback use on "Make Me Love You"?
The guitar on "Make Me Love You" (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 "Make Me Love You" 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 "Make Me Love You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Make Me Love You" 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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