Solo Tone

Zombie

The Cranberries

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1967, as used by Noel Hogan in early Cranberries recordings)

AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups, model unspecified)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusDOD DOD FX68 Super Stereo Chorus

Notes

Studio recording, 1993-1994. Gear confirmed for early Cranberries era and referenced as used for 'Zombie' by Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. Chorus pedal is a signature part of the sound. No evidence of additional gain/distortion pedals; distortion likely from cranked Vox AC30 amp. DOD FX68 Super Stereo Chorus pedal confirmed as always-on for Cranberries sound.

Tone Character(10)

heavy, saturated crunchdistinct chorus shimmeraggressive, biting attackfull-bodied power chord soundclear, articulate note separationmodulated, swirling texturemedium sustain with slight compressionpunchy midrange presencenotably thick for alternative rockslightly scooped but not metal

Difficulty

The solo section is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing, aggressive picking, and control of dynamics to maintain the song's heavy, modulated texture.

Sources

Noel Hogan | Equipboard Tele + Vox AC 15 Pedal Help : r/guitarpedals Pedalboard project for my cover band. Thoughts ? : r/guitarpedals

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