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Outside

"Outside" is a rock ballad by Staind, released in May 2001 as the second single from their third studio album Break the Cycle. The song blends clean, introspective guitar tones with heavier rock dynamics, making it a rewarding piece for electric guitarists looking to develop both fingerpicking sensitivity and controlled distortion technique. Its memorable riff and emotional chord progressions offer a solid study in rock songwriting.

  • The song was released in May 2001, drawn from Staind's third studio album Break the Cycle.
  • "Outside" showcases a contrast between clean and distorted guitar tones, useful for practicing dynamic control.
  • The track is one of Staind's most recognized songs, helping establish the band in early 2000s rock.
PRS Custom 24
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PRS Custom 24

Mike Mushok's signature PRS Custom 24 provides the warm, dense mahogany resonance that defines Staind's heavy yet articulate tone across drop tunings. The 25-inch scale length and moderate-to-hot humbuckers deliver clarity and definition even at Drop B, essential for keeping his riffs tight and defined.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Mushok's Dual Rectifier head generates the saturated, scooped-mid distortion heard throughout 'Dysfunction' and 'Break the Cycle,' while its clean channel delivers the glassy tones for verse sections. Running gain at 6-7 on high-gain channels provides thick saturation without losing control in lower tunings.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

The Cry Baby wah allows Mushok to add expressive, emotional accents to his lead lines and solos while maintaining his minimalist pedalboard philosophy. Every wah sweep serves the song's dynamics rather than becoming a flashy distraction from Staind's melodic songwriting.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Mushok uses the Boss DD-3 to craft ambient, shimmering textures on clean arpeggiated passages that contrast with the band's heavy riffing sections. The delay adds spacious depth to quieter verses without cluttering the mix in Staind's dynamic song arrangements.

ISP Decimator Noise Gate
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ISP Decimator Noise Gate

The ISP Decimator noise gate is critical for keeping Mushok's high-gain Mesa tone tight and controlled when playing heavily detuned guitars at lower frequencies. It eliminates feedback and hum while maintaining sustain, allowing him to nail clean riff articulation in Drop B tuning.

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