Riff Tone

The Sleep

Pantera

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarWashburn Dime 333

AmpRandall RG-100ES head

PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL bridge humbucker

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

eqFurman Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ

eqMXR MXR 6-Band Graphic EQ

noise_gateBoss Boss Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for Cowboys From Hell album sessions. Dimebag used his Washburn Dime 333 with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup into a Randall RG-100ES solid-state amp. Furman PQ-3 parametric EQ and MXR 6-band EQ were also used in the signal chain. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and known rig. No studio reverb or time-based effects on rhythm/riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackhigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationcrushing rhythm toneminimal ambiencesolid-state clarityaggressive palm mutingfocused low end

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting, precise picking, and control of high-gain noise, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

From the Archive: Dimebag Darrell Discusses Pantera's 1996 Album ...IK Multimedia Launches Dimebag Darrell CFH Amp Pack - Premier Guitar Complete Guide to Pantera 'Cowboys From Hell' | Ultimate Guitar

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