How to Dial In "Standing in the Dark" by Nickelback - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Standing in the Dark"
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 Get Rollin' (2022). Get Rollin' is the tenth studio album by the Canadian rock band Nickelback, released on 18 November 2022 by Nickelback II Productions and BMG. 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 Get Rollin', stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Standing in the Dark" Tone
What guitar did Nickelback use on "Standing in the Dark"?
The guitar on "Standing in the Dark" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Standing in the Dark" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Standing in the Dark" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Standing in the Dark" 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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