Riff Tone

Intro/Low Down (Live)

Black Label Society

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom 'The Rebel'

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

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

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

Notes

Live rig for Black Label Society, as used by Zakk Wylde on 'Intro/Low Down (Live)' riff section. Evidence from Equipboard and multiple rig rundowns. Year: early 2000s. Studio vs live: This is the live version.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive palm mutingchunky low endrazor-sharp pick attackcompressed and focusedarticulate note separationmodern metal clarityslightly scooped midsmassive rhythm presence

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a medium-fast tempo, with rapid chord changes and string skipping typical of Zakk Wylde's rhythm style.

Sources

Zakk Wylde’s Guitars, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard What pedals are used in Black Label Society's music? : r/guitarpedals Help with chasing Black label society tone. : r/metalguitar

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