Solo Tone

I'm Broken

Pantera

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarWashburn Dime 333 Dimebag Darrell Signature

AmpRandall RG100ES Solid State Head

PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain9.5

bass6

mid4

treble8

reverb0.5

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop DB-01 Dime Cry Baby From Hell

modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy WH-1

eqFurman Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Dimebag used the Washburn Dime 333 with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup for the 'Far Beyond Driven' album. The Randall RG100ES was his main studio amp for this era. Effects included rack EQ and Whammy pedal for solos. No evidence of modulation or delay effects in the solo; wah is clearly audible.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainarticulate harmonicshigh output bridge pickupwah sweep in solosearing lead tonecrushing heaviness

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technique, including fast picking, expressive use of wah and Whammy pedals, and precise control of harmonics and bends, making it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Dimebag Darrell's Guitar Rig, Gear & Amps | Equipboard Pantera amp settings - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar When Dimebag Darrell answered readers' questions - Guitar World

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