Solo Tone

Hellraiser (30th Anniversary Edition)

Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmister & Motörhead

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, likely with EMG 81/85 pickups)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W, EL34 tubes)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass4.5

mid5.5

treble8

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2021 (30th Anniversary Edition). Zakk Wylde played the solo section, not Lemmy. Gear based on Zakk Wylde's known studio setup for Ozzy Osbourne in the 1990s and consistent with the 30th Anniversary release. No evidence of additional pedals beyond possible delay for solo. No chorus, flanger, or wah audible in the solo.

Tone Character(10)

wailing and saturated lead tonebiting midrangeaggressive and articulatehigh-output, compressed attacksinging sustaintight and percussiveBritish crunchminimal ambiencefocused solo presenceslight delay tail

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique, with fast picking, expressive bends, and strong articulation typical of Zakk Wylde's style.

Sources

Hear Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy Kilmister trade vocals on new version of Hellraiser | Guitar World Motörhead - Ace of Spades Secrets Behind the Motörhead Sound: This Is the Signature Gear Used by Lemmy Kilmister | Ultimate Guitar

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