Guitar tone · metal
Zakk Sabbath guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Zakk Sabbath songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Wylde Audio Warhammer into Marshall JCM800 (Wylde Audio Master 100 is Zakk's signature, but JCM800 is most commonly cited for Sabbath covers).
Guitars Zakk Sabbath used
- Wylde Audio Warhammer1 song
- Fender Precision Bass1 song
- Wylde Audio Les Paul-style (likely Odin or Barbarian, with EMG pickups)1 song
- Wylde Audio Viking Pinstripe FR1 song
Amps Zakk Sabbath used
- Marshall JCM800 (Wylde Audio Master 100 is Zakk's signature, but JCM800 is most commonly cited for Sabbath covers)1 song
- Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)1 song
- Wylde Audio Master 100 (Marshall JCM800 2203-inspired head), likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
4 Zakk Sabbath tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Fairies Wear Boots · riff | 7.5 |
| Into The Void · riff | 7.5 |
| N.I.B. · distorted | 6.5 |
| N.I.B. · riff | 7.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Zakk Sabbath use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (Wylde Audio Master 100 is Zakk's signature, but JCM800 is most commonly cited for Sabbath covers) (1 song), Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab) (1 song), Wylde Audio Master 100 (Marshall JCM800 2203-inspired head), likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song).
What guitar did Zakk Sabbath use?
Most often: Wylde Audio Warhammer (1 song), Fender Precision Bass (1 song), Wylde Audio Les Paul-style (likely Odin or Barbarian, with EMG pickups) (1 song), Wylde Audio Viking Pinstripe FR (1 song).
How do I get Zakk Sabbath's tone on my amp?
Open any Zakk Sabbath song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.