Solo Tone
Blackened Waters
Black Label Society
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, bullseye finish)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
chorusBoss Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (The Blessed Hellride album). Zakk Wylde is confirmed to use his signature Les Paul with EMG pickups and Marshall JCM800 for Black Label Society solos in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedaggressive pick attacksinging sustainpinch harmonics cut throughfluid legato runsarticulate note separationslight mid scoopbright, cutting highshigh-gain saturationcrisp palm muting
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking speed, control of pinch harmonics, expressive wah pedal use, and smooth legato, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, bullseye finish)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
chorusBoss Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (The Blessed Hellride album). Zakk Wylde is confirmed to use his signature Les Paul with EMG pickups and Marshall JCM800 for Black Label Society solos in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedaggressive pick attacksinging sustainpinch harmonics cut throughfluid legato runsarticulate note separationslight mid scoopbright, cutting highshigh-gain saturationcrisp palm muting
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking speed, control of pinch harmonics, expressive wah pedal use, and smooth legato, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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