Riff Tone

Into The Void

Zakk Sabbath

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarWylde Audio Viking Pinstripe FR

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass7.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

Notes

Studio recording for Zakk Sabbath's 'Into The Void' riff section, circa 2016-2020. Guitar and amp confirmed for Zakk Sabbath era; EMG pickups are Zakk Wylde's signature and visible in live/studio photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording. No evidence of P-90 or SG for Zakk Sabbath version (those are for original Sabbath/Iommi covers).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive palm mutingthick, heavy low endslightly scooped midsrazor-sharp attackarticulate note separationsustained power chordsmodern metal crunchclear, defined pick attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise timing at a moderate tempo, demanding stamina and control for clean, percussive articulation.

Sources

Zakk Wylde's Guitars | Equipboard Zakk Sabbath Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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