Riff Tone

Second Chance

Shinedown

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Singlecut Hollowbody (Zach Myers signature, 2008-2009 era, likely with 57/08 humbuckers)

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (Diezel Herbert or Fuchs Mantis amp model patch, studio recording)

PickupsPRS 57/08 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Second Chance' (2008). Zach Myers used his PRS Singlecut Hollowbody with 57/08 humbuckers. Amp tone was created using Fractal Axe-Fx II, likely based on Diezel Herbert or Fuchs Mantis models, as per Premier Guitar rig rundown. No evidence of pedals used for the riff section; effects are likely from Axe-Fx II. Acoustic guitars are used in the song but not for the main riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and modern cruncharticulate chord definitionslightly compressed attackopen and dynamicpresent midsclear highsstudio-polished claritymild reverb for spaceno audible modulationradio-friendly punch

Difficulty

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

Sources

Rig Rundown: Shinedown's Zach Myers and Eric Bass - Premier Guitar Shinedown Guitar and Bass videos inside! Enjoy! : r/rocksmith - Reddit

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