Riff Tone

45

Shinedown

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS NF3

AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely studio, possibly blended with small combos per interview)

PickupsPRS 57/08 Narrowfield pickups

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2003. PRS NF3 confirmed for '45' riff by Premier Guitar. Marshall JCM800s cited as 'workhorses' for the album. Some evidence of small combo amps in studio, but JCM800 is most likely for main riff. No evidence of pedals or effects used on riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchyarticulate attackclear note separationslightly compressedmoderate gain, not saturatedopen and dynamicfull-bodied midrangecrunchy rhythmminimal ambienceslight amp reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

2022 Shinedown's Zach Myers & Eric Bass Gear Guide - Premier Guitar BB held one note for 12 bars… Zach Myers on Shinedown’s secret weapon Zach Myers on Shinedown, semi-hollows and playing solo | MusicRadar

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