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Solo Tone
Zombie
The Cranberries
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1967, as used by Noel Hogan in studio)
AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993-1994. Gear confirmed for 'Zombie' era by Equipboard and interviews. DOD FX68 Chorus pedal is a signature part of the clean tone. No evidence of other pedals or amp-based effects for the clean section.
Tone Character(10)
shimmering and modulatedbright and janglyarticulate single-coil clarityopen and airyslightly scooped midssubtle amp reverbdynamic and responsivedistinct note separationsignature Cranberries chorus shimmerclean with a hint of warmth
Difficulty
The clean sections require accurate chord changes, consistent strumming, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and shimmer with the chorus effect, but do not involve advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1967, as used by Noel Hogan in studio)
AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993-1994. Gear confirmed for 'Zombie' era by Equipboard and interviews. DOD FX68 Chorus pedal is a signature part of the clean tone. No evidence of other pedals or amp-based effects for the clean section.
Tone Character(10)
shimmering and modulatedbright and janglyarticulate single-coil clarityopen and airyslightly scooped midssubtle amp reverbdynamic and responsivedistinct note separationsignature Cranberries chorus shimmerclean with a hint of warmth
Difficulty
The clean sections require accurate chord changes, consistent strumming, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and shimmer with the chorus effect, but do not involve advanced techniques.