Solo Tone

Second Chance

Shinedown

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Santana Semi-Hollow (custom, matching SE signature format)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, primary amp for album)

PickupsPRS Santana humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy (red, original model)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Second Chance' (2008, The Sound of Madness). Zach Myers used a custom PRS Santana semi-hollow with PRS humbuckers. The main amp for the album was a Marshall JCM800, with mention of a Diezel and Mesa Dual Rectifier as secondary options, but the JCM800 is described as the 'workhorse' for the record. Effects include a DigiTech Whammy pedal, which is specifically referenced as a 'secret weapon' for the solo sound on this album. Studio context, not live.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainharmonically richtight, focused midssmooth upper-midsslightly compressed attackaudible pitch-shifting effectclear note separationmodern rock lead soundtouch of amp reverbpresent but not harsh treble

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to expressive bends, use of the Whammy pedal for pitch-shifting, and maintaining clarity and sustain. While not extremely fast, the phrasing and effect control add complexity.