Riff Tone

Rust

Black Label Society

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom "The Rebel"

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble

Notes

Studio recording, 2002 (1919 Eternal album). No direct evidence for clean section gear, but all sources confirm this as Zakk Wylde's main studio rig for Black Label Society in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for clean parts.

Tone Character(10)

clean and bell-likeslightly compressedarticulate and clearsubtle chorus shimmertight low endno audible breakupstudio-polished clarityEMG pickup clarityMarshall clean channelnot boomy or muddy

Difficulty

The clean riff requires accurate chord voicings and picking to maintain clarity with subtle chorus effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

Sources

Zakk Wylde’s Guitars, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard Black Label Society Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Rig Rundown - Black Label Society's Nick Catanese - Premier Guitar What pedals are used in Black Label Society's music? : r/guitarpedals

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