Solo Tone

Cemetery Gates (Live from Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990)

Pantera

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarDean From Hell (1981 blue, original)

AmpRandall RG100H (solid-state head, live 1990)

PickupsBill Lawrence XL500 (bridge), Seymour Duncan '59 (neck)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6.5

mid3.5

treble8

reverb1.5

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Jim Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

eqFurman Furman PQ-4 Parametric EQ

eqMXR MXR 6 Band Equalizer

noise_gateRocktron Rocktron Guitar Silencer

flangerMXR MXR Flanger/Doubler

Notes

Live at Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990. Dimebag used his Dean From Hell with Bill Lawrence XL500 in the bridge. Effects chain included Cry Baby Wah, Furman PQ-4 parametric EQ, MXR 6 Band EQ, Rocktron Guitar Silencer, and MXR Flanger/Doubler. Two 4x12 cabs. Settings and effects confirmed for live era, not just studio.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midssinging sustainaggressive pick attackhigh-gain saturationharmonic squealscutting lead tonefluid legato runsclear note separationcrisp articulation

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technical skills, including fast picking, legato, whammy bar tricks, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Pantera - Cemetery Gates | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Dimebag Darrell Amp Settings (2026): Randall RG100ES, Dean ML, and Pantera Tone Setup - Guitar Chalk

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