Solo Tone
the great southern trendkill
Pantera
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarWashburn Dime 333 (Dimebolt finish) or Washburn ML Prototype
AmpRandall RG100ES (solid-state head), with Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ in front
PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL (bridge humbucker), Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 (neck)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass5
mid4
treble7.5
reverb0
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Crybaby DCR-1SR Rack Wah
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
modulationKorg Korg ToneWorks AX30G
noise_gateBoss Boss NF-1 Noise Gate
eqFurman Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Dimebag used his Washburn ML guitars with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup for solos. The Randall RG100ES was his main amp, with a Furman PQ-3 EQ for tone shaping. Effects were added via pedals and rack units. All info is for the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
screaming lead tonerazor-sharp attacktight, percussive palm-mutingscooped mids for aggressionsinging sustain on bendsharmonic squeals and divebombscutting, saturated highscrushing, compressed rhythm foundationwah-inflected phrasingmetallic, biting edge
Difficulty
The solo is highly technical, requiring advanced speed, accuracy, and control of both hands, as well as expressive use of effects and whammy bar techniques characteristic of Dimebag's style.
Sources
Pantera – The Great Southern Trendkill - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardFrom the Archive: Dimebag Darrell Discusses Pantera's 1996 Album, 'The Great Southern Trendkill' | Guitar WorldDimebag Darrell's Guitar Rig, Gear & Amps | EquipboardDimebag Darrell Amp Settings (2026): Randall RG100ES, Dean ML, and Pantera Tone Setup - Guitar Chalk
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Original Gear
GuitarWashburn Dime 333 (Dimebolt finish) or Washburn ML Prototype
AmpRandall RG100ES (solid-state head), with Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ in front
PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL (bridge humbucker), Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 (neck)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass5
mid4
treble7.5
reverb0
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Crybaby DCR-1SR Rack Wah
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
modulationKorg Korg ToneWorks AX30G
noise_gateBoss Boss NF-1 Noise Gate
eqFurman Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ
Sources
Pantera – The Great Southern Trendkill - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardFrom the Archive: Dimebag Darrell Discusses Pantera's 1996 Album, 'The Great Southern Trendkill' | Guitar WorldDimebag Darrell's Guitar Rig, Gear & Amps | EquipboardDimebag Darrell Amp Settings (2026): Randall RG100ES, Dean ML, and Pantera Tone Setup - Guitar Chalk
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Dimebag used his Washburn ML guitars with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup for solos. The Randall RG100ES was his main amp, with a Furman PQ-3 EQ for tone shaping. Effects were added via pedals and rack units. All info is for the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
screaming lead tonerazor-sharp attacktight, percussive palm-mutingscooped mids for aggressionsinging sustain on bendsharmonic squeals and divebombscutting, saturated highscrushing, compressed rhythm foundationwah-inflected phrasingmetallic, biting edge
Difficulty
The solo is highly technical, requiring advanced speed, accuracy, and control of both hands, as well as expressive use of effects and whammy bar techniques characteristic of Dimebag's style.
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