Riff Tone

5 Minutes Alone

Pantera

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarDean ML (likely 1981 model, as used by Dimebag Darrell on 'Far Beyond Driven')

AmpRandall RG-100ES solid-state head

PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL (bridge), Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 (neck)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

eqFurman Furman PQ-3 Parametric Equalizer

eqMXR MXR 6-Band Graphic Equalizer

noise_gateBoss Boss Noise Gate (likely NS-2 or similar)

flangerMXR MXR Flanger/Doubler

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Dimebag's main rhythm tone for '5 Minutes Alone' was tracked with his Dean ML equipped with a Bill Lawrence L-500XL in the bridge into a Randall RG-100ES head. Effects included rack EQ, noise gate, and flanger. No evidence of live/touring gear or other amps for this studio rhythm tone.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackaggressive palm mutingchunky low endarticulate high endminimal ambiencedry, in-your-facehigh-gain saturationfast note decay

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting technique, precise timing, and aggressive picking to maintain the song's signature percussive groove. The syncopated rhythm and speed make it challenging for most players.

Sources

Zakk Wylde: “It’s not just about Dime’s chops – it’s about what he created. That’s his legacy – and it’s way, way bigger than just being a great lead player” | Guitar World Does anyone know what equipment Dimebag was using for their ...From the Archive: Dimebag Darrell Discusses Pantera's 1996 Album, 'The Great Southern Trendkill' | Guitar World

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