Riff Tone
Rust
Black Label Society
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely Zakk Wylde signature, EMG loaded)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass4.5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2002 (1919 Eternal album). Gear confirmed for riff section: Les Paul Custom with EMGs into Marshall JCM800 2203, boosted with Boss SD-1. No evidence of additional effects for riff. Settings inferred from forum posts and typical Zakk Wylde setup.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive pick attackchunky low endarticulate note separationcompressed and focusedrazor-sharp attackmodern metal clarityscooped but present midspunchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast alternate picking at a medium tempo, demanding precision and stamina typical of modern metal rhythm guitar.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely Zakk Wylde signature, EMG loaded)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass4.5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2002 (1919 Eternal album). Gear confirmed for riff section: Les Paul Custom with EMGs into Marshall JCM800 2203, boosted with Boss SD-1. No evidence of additional effects for riff. Settings inferred from forum posts and typical Zakk Wylde setup.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive pick attackchunky low endarticulate note separationcompressed and focusedrazor-sharp attackmodern metal clarityscooped but present midspunchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast alternate picking at a medium tempo, demanding precision and stamina typical of modern metal rhythm guitar.
Rust settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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