Riff Tone

Revolution Is My Name

Pantera

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarDean ML (likely custom, Dimebag Darrell signature or Washburn era, with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)

AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head

PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL (bridge humbucker), neck likely Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateRocktron Rocktron Hush Super C

eqMXR MXR 6-Band EQ

eqFurman Furman PQ-3 Parametric Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 for 'Reinventing the Steel'; Dimebag Darrell's main rig for heavy rhythm/riff sections. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original recording. No evidence of alternate amps or guitars for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackchunky low endarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationdry, in-your-face soundminimal ambiencepronounced pick squeals

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise rhythmic control, and consistent use of pick harmonics, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Does anyone know what equipment Dimebag was using for their ...Dimebag Darrell's best advice from 42 lesson columns - Guitar World

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