Solo Tone

Dreamer

Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Eclipse (likely custom, as used by Zakk Wylde on Ozzy's 'Down to Earth' sessions)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2001)

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

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Down to Earth' (2001). Zakk Wylde is credited for guitar on the album and is known for using ESP Eclipse guitars with EMG pickups and Marshall JCM800 amps in this era. No direct source confirms the exact gear for 'Dreamer' solo, but this is the documented studio setup for the album.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likewarm and roundedslightly compressedclear note separationmild breakupnot overly saturatedtouch-sensitivemelodic and expressivestudio ballad solo

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and expressive, requiring control of bends and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Dreamer solo sound - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar Down to Earth - my fav solo album : r/OzzyOsbourne - Reddit

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