Riff Tone

Sound of Madness

Shinedown

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Singlecut (likely Tremonti Signature or similar, as used by Zach Myers in studio circa 2007-2008)

AmpDiezel Herbert (studio recording, main distorted tone for riff)

PickupsPRS humbuckers (likely PRS-designed high-output humbuckers, model unspecified)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6.5

mid5

treble6.5

reverb0.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2007-2008 era. Zach Myers used a PRS Singlecut with PRS humbuckers into a Diezel Herbert for the main heavy riff sections. Live, he sometimes used Axe-Fx II or other amps, but the studio tone is confirmed to be Diezel Herbert. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the main riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationfocused low endarticulate attackmodern hard rock crunchclear note separationdense, compressed wall of soundcrisp top endcontrolled feedbackpunchy, palm-muted riffing

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting and tight rhythm, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Shinedown Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Shinedown's live guitar gear Rig Rundown: Shinedown's Zach Myers and Eric Bass - Premier Guitar

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