Riff Tone

Cat Scratch Fever

Pantera

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarWashburn Dime 333

AmpRandall RG100ES (likely), possible early prototype of Randall Warhead

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

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

eqMXR MXR 6-Band EQ (likely, for mid scoop)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000. Dimebag used his Washburn Dime 333 with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup for heavy rhythm tones. Sources mention use of Randall amps, specifically the RG100ES and early Warhead prototypes. No evidence of live rig or other guitars for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight but heavy low endscooped midsrazor-sharp clarityaggressive palm mutingchunky rhythmgrainy, saturated distortionpercussive attackdry, no reverbhigh output bridge pickup bitefocused, modern metal crunch

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

From the Archive: Dimebag Darrell Discusses Pantera's New Album ...share a random fact about pantera - Reddit

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