Riff Tone

Mama, I'm Coming Home

Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1980s, Zakk Wylde's bullseye model, tuned down a half step)

AmpMarshall JCM 800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive (or similar overdrive pedal, model not 100% confirmed for this track)

chorusMXR MXR Stereo Chorus (possible, but not clearly audible in riff section)

Notes

Studio recording, 1991. Zakk Wylde used his signature Les Paul Custom with EMG pickups for the heavy riff sections. The amp was a Marshall JCM 800, likely boosted with an overdrive pedal. All details refer to the original studio recording, not live or later performances.

Tone Character(10)

saturated and thicktight palm-muted chugsaggressive pick attackrich harmonicschunky power chordsfull-bodied midrangemodern metal edgeclear note separationslightly compressedarticulate and punchy

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting technique, accurate timing, and a strong pick attack to achieve the signature heavy sound, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

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