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Riff Tone
Ninth Cloud
Zach Bryan
Guitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (likely studio, but no direct evidence for this song/section)
AmpUnknown acoustic preamp/DI (no evidence of electric amp or specific model for distorted section)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5
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Notes
No direct evidence for electric guitar or amp model on 'Ninth Cloud' riff section; Zach Bryan is primarily known for acoustic guitar use in studio. No pedalboard or amp details for this specific song/section. Recording is from 2023 studio album.
Tone Character(10)
slightly gritty acoustic rhythmpercussive and dynamic strummingmid-forward presencewarm, woody attacktouch of breakup on transientsstudio-processed acoustic drivenot a saturated electric tonedynamic, responsive to pickingnatural acoustic resonancesubtle compression
Difficulty
The riff requires solid acoustic strumming technique with dynamic control and percussive accents, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.
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Create Free AccountGuitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (likely studio, but no direct evidence for this song/section)
AmpUnknown acoustic preamp/DI (no evidence of electric amp or specific model for distorted section)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
No direct evidence for electric guitar or amp model on 'Ninth Cloud' riff section; Zach Bryan is primarily known for acoustic guitar use in studio. No pedalboard or amp details for this specific song/section. Recording is from 2023 studio album.
Tone Character(10)
slightly gritty acoustic rhythmpercussive and dynamic strummingmid-forward presencewarm, woody attacktouch of breakup on transientsstudio-processed acoustic drivenot a saturated electric tonedynamic, responsive to pickingnatural acoustic resonancesubtle compression
Difficulty
The riff requires solid acoustic strumming technique with dynamic control and percussive accents, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.