GuitarDistortedRiff
When I'm Gone Riff Guitar Tone Settings — 3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Humbucker (likely Gibson 498T/490R or similar, stock Les Paul Standard humbuckers)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2002 era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2002. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Les Paul Standard is confirmed as Chris Henderson's main guitar for this era and song. Amp inferred from era, genre, and typical 3 Doors Down studio setups.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- chunky low end
- modern high-gain crunch
- articulate attack
- clear note separation
- slight top-end sizzle
- controlled feedback
- aggressive pick attack
- focused midrange punch
- compressed sustain