Solo Tone

Desire

Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Custom Shop RR (Randy Rhoads) V

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely with 4x12 cabinet)

PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMXR MXR ZW44 Wylde Overdrive

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely rack or MXR Carbon Copy)

Notes

Studio recording, 1991. Zakk Wylde played all guitars on 'Desire' (No More Tears album). Gear based on era-correct interviews and studio photos. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this solo.

Tone Character(9)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainaggressive pick attackcutting upper midsslightly scooped midsclear note separationfast alternate picking claritypinch harmonics jump outrich, compressed sustain

Difficulty

The solo features fast picking, advanced bending/vibrato, and requires precise control for harmonics and note separation, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Randy Rhoads | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com The NEWER Ultimate Settings Thread! - forum topic

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