Solo Tone
Lost Prayer
Zakk Wylde
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarWylde Audio Odin (prototype, double-coil pickups)
AmpWylde Audio amp prototype (exact model unspecified, used throughout Book of Shadows II sessions)
PickupsWylde Audio prototype double-coil (designed for single-coil-like clarity, liquid-y character)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserWylde Audio Wylde Audio Phaser prototype
wahDunlop Dunlop Wylde Audio Wah (signature)
modulationDunlop Dunlop Rotovibe or Uni-Vibe (for Leslie/chorus-like modulation)
distortionWylde Audio Wylde Audio Distortion (signature, prototype)
Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (Book of Shadows II). Zakk Wylde confirms exclusive use of Wylde Audio Odin guitar and Wylde Audio amp prototypes for all electric tones on the record, including 'Lost Prayer' solo. New prototype pickups with single-coil-like clarity. No Gibsons used on this record.
Tone Character(10)
liquid-y and smoothsinging sustainrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationexpressive phrasingphaser sweep modulationtouch-sensitive dynamicsthick, vocal-like qualityhigh-gain saturationslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique with fast picking, expressive vibrato, and precise use of wah/phaser modulation, making it challenging for most players.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarWylde Audio Odin (prototype, double-coil pickups)
AmpWylde Audio amp prototype (exact model unspecified, used throughout Book of Shadows II sessions)
PickupsWylde Audio prototype double-coil (designed for single-coil-like clarity, liquid-y character)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserWylde Audio Wylde Audio Phaser prototype
wahDunlop Dunlop Wylde Audio Wah (signature)
modulationDunlop Dunlop Rotovibe or Uni-Vibe (for Leslie/chorus-like modulation)
distortionWylde Audio Wylde Audio Distortion (signature, prototype)
Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (Book of Shadows II). Zakk Wylde confirms exclusive use of Wylde Audio Odin guitar and Wylde Audio amp prototypes for all electric tones on the record, including 'Lost Prayer' solo. New prototype pickups with single-coil-like clarity. No Gibsons used on this record.
Tone Character(10)
liquid-y and smoothsinging sustainrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationexpressive phrasingphaser sweep modulationtouch-sensitive dynamicsthick, vocal-like qualityhigh-gain saturationslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique with fast picking, expressive vibrato, and precise use of wah/phaser modulation, making it challenging for most players.