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Riff Tone
Second Chance
Shinedown
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Zach Myers in studio)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp for clean tone, based on genre/era/artist typical use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 for 'The Sound of Madness' album. No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for clean riff, but Zach Myers is known for PRS Custom 24 and Fender Twin Reverb for cleans in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and cleanlush, ambient reverbbell-like attackarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsbright but not harshsmooth sustainstudio-polished claritygentle pick attackopen, airy sound
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, accurate chord work and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to most players with some experience.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Zach Myers in studio)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp for clean tone, based on genre/era/artist typical use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 for 'The Sound of Madness' album. No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for clean riff, but Zach Myers is known for PRS Custom 24 and Fender Twin Reverb for cleans in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and cleanlush, ambient reverbbell-like attackarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsbright but not harshsmooth sustainstudio-polished claritygentle pick attackopen, airy sound
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, accurate chord work and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to most players with some experience.