Solo Tone

Ninth Cloud

Zach Bryan

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarMartin D-28 (likely, based on Zach Bryan's known studio use for this era, but not confirmed for this solo)

AmpUnknown acoustic preamp/DI (no evidence of electric amp or specific model for this solo section)

PickupsPiezo undersaddle pickup (likely, as typical for acoustic-electric use in studio, but not confirmed for this track)

Amp Settings

gain3

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2022-2023 era. No direct evidence of electric guitar or specific amp/pedal chain for the solo section. Most sources and live videos indicate Zach Bryan uses acoustic guitars for both rhythm and lead parts, with minimal effects. No studio documentation or pedalboard photos for this song's solo section.

Tone Character(10)

slightly gritty acoustic leadopen and airynatural breakup from hard strummingmild compressionwarm and organicdynamic and touch-sensitivesubtle driveacoustic resonanceunprocessed feelno heavy electric distortion

Difficulty

The solo requires clean, melodic phrasing and dynamic control to achieve the slight breakup and expressive tone on acoustic guitar, but does not involve advanced electric techniques or fast runs.

Sources

Zach Bryan — Equipboard What is Zach Bryan's WORST song? : r/zachbryan - Reddit

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