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)
PickupsPiezo undersaddle pickup (typical for Martin D-28 live/studio use, but not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
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.
Sources
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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)
PickupsPiezo undersaddle pickup (typical for Martin D-28 live/studio use, but not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Sources
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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