Riff Tone

the great southern trendkill

Pantera

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarWashburn Dimebag Darrell Signature ML (Roswell Camo ML, likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)

AmpRandall RG-100ES (solid-state head)

PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4

treble7.5

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

compressionElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Soul Preacher Compressor/Sustainer

modulationKorg Korg ToneWorks AX30G

noise_gateBoss Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

eqFurman Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ

eqMXR MXR 6-Band Graphic EQ

Notes

Studio recording, 1996. Dimebag used the Washburn ML (Roswell Camo ML) with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup into a Randall RG-100ES for the main riff sections. Effects included a Furman PQ-3 parametric EQ, MXR 6-band EQ, Boss NF-1 Noise Gate, and modulation/compression pedals. Settings are estimated based on era, genre, and amp model, as no exact knob values are published for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackhigh-gain saturationdry, minimal ambiencemetallic and bitingin-your-face solid-state clarityfocused low endarticulate note separation

Difficulty

The riff section requires advanced right-hand control for aggressive palm muting at high speed, precise alternate picking, and tight rhythm accuracy, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

The Great Southern Trendkill - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Dimebag Darrell's guitars: the Pantera legend's gear in depth Dimebag Darrell's Guitar Rig, Gear & Amps - Equipboard From the Archive: Dimebag Darrell Discusses Pantera's 1996 Album ...Pantera – Cowboys from Hell - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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