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Riff Tone
One Day
Hans Zimmer
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Guthrie Govan Signature (likely, based on artist's studio use with Zimmer, but not 100% confirmed for this track)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx (amp modeling, exact amp model patch unknown, but used for Zimmer studio work per Govan interview)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2010s era. Guthrie Govan played guitar on Hans Zimmer's 'One Day' and used Fractal Axe-Fx for clean tones in Zimmer's studio sessions. No evidence of traditional tube amp or specific pedalboard for this track. Settings estimated based on typical clean amp modeling and genre.
Tone Character(10)
lush and ambientshimmering top endrich, full-bodied chordsclear note separationsmooth, glassy attacksubtle compressionwide stereo imagelong, atmospheric reverbstudio-polished clarityno audible drive or breakup
Difficulty
The riff requires careful fingerstyle or hybrid picking, with precise timing and dynamic control to maintain the lush, cinematic clean sound. While not technically advanced, it demands musical sensitivity and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Guthrie Govan Signature (likely, based on artist's studio use with Zimmer, but not 100% confirmed for this track)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx (amp modeling, exact amp model patch unknown, but used for Zimmer studio work per Govan interview)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2010s era. Guthrie Govan played guitar on Hans Zimmer's 'One Day' and used Fractal Axe-Fx for clean tones in Zimmer's studio sessions. No evidence of traditional tube amp or specific pedalboard for this track. Settings estimated based on typical clean amp modeling and genre.
Tone Character(10)
lush and ambientshimmering top endrich, full-bodied chordsclear note separationsmooth, glassy attacksubtle compressionwide stereo imagelong, atmospheric reverbstudio-polished clarityno audible drive or breakup
Difficulty
The riff requires careful fingerstyle or hybrid picking, with precise timing and dynamic control to maintain the lush, cinematic clean sound. While not technically advanced, it demands musical sensitivity and control.