Riff Tone

Crazy Horse

Black Label Society

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, Bullseye finish)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (Zakk Wylde Signature, 100W head) into EV 200-watt speakers

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveDunlop Dunlop Zakk Wylde Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, Order of the Black (2010). Zakk Wylde confirmed use of JCM800 2203 and his signature Les Paul with EMG pickups for this era. Pedals and effects confirmed for this song and section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endrazor-sharp attackarticulate pick responsescooped but present midsmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencesustained power chords

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and control of high-gain noise, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Zakk Wylde: 'You Need Ass Kickin' Soundin' And You're Good To Go'Zakk Wylde's Guitars, Gear & Pedalboard How to Record Crushing Tones - Premier Guitar

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