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Riff Tone
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Shinedown
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Zach Myers Signature 'Blue Jean' (custom, early version)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (Diezel Herbert amp model patch, possibly Fuchs Mantis sample)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012 era. Guitar is tuned to D standard. Axe-Fx II used for all amp tones, with Diezel Herbert patch as main rhythm sound. No evidence of additional amps or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky, saturated distortionarticulate attackmodern high-gain clarityfocused low endslightly scooped midscrisp treble edgeminimal ambiencedynamic pick responseaggressive, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast alternate picking with precise rhythmic accuracy, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Zach Myers Signature 'Blue Jean' (custom, early version)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (Diezel Herbert amp model patch, possibly Fuchs Mantis sample)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 era. Guitar is tuned to D standard. Axe-Fx II used for all amp tones, with Diezel Herbert patch as main rhythm sound. No evidence of additional amps or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky, saturated distortionarticulate attackmodern high-gain clarityfocused low endslightly scooped midscrisp treble edgeminimal ambiencedynamic pick responseaggressive, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast alternate picking with precise rhythmic accuracy, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.