Solo Tone

Set You Free

Black Label Society

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarWylde Audio Barbarian (likely with EMG 81/85 pickups)

AmpWylde Audio Master 100 (Marshall JCM800 circuit) with 4x12 cabinet

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge) active humbucker

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Set You Free' (2021, Doom Crew Inc.); Zakk Wylde is known to use his Wylde Audio guitars with EMG 81/85 pickups and his signature Wylde Audio Master 100 amp (Marshall JCM800-based) for both rhythm and solo sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo. Settings estimated based on typical Zakk Wylde/JCM800 studio use for heavy solo tones in this era.

Tone Character(10)

saturated and compressedtight and percussiveaggressive pick attacksinging sustainarticulate single-note claritypronounced pinch harmonicsfocused midrangemodern metal leadslightly scooped but present midscontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking speed, control of pinch harmonics, expressive wah pedal use, and accurate bends/vibrato, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Zakk Wylde Credits Tony Iommi for Iconic Riff - Premier Guitar What pedals are used in Black Label Society's music? : r/guitarpedals Zakk Wylde and Dario Lorina team up to teach you Black Label Society’s Set You Free in this exclusive Guitar World lesson

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