Riff Tone

This Love

Pantera

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarDean ML (likely 1981 or early 90s, custom finish)

AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head

PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL bridge humbucker

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4

treble8

reverb0.5

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

eqMXR MXR Blue Six Band EQ

noise_gateRocktron Rocktron Hush IIC Noise Gate

eqFurman Furman PQ-4 Parametric Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for Vulgar Display of Power sessions. Dimebag's main rhythm tone for 'This Love' riff. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackhigh-gain saturationchunky low endcrisp treble biteminimal ambiencearticulate note separationdry, in-your-face sound

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight rhythmic precision, and control of high-gain clarity, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Pantera amp settings - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar Dimebag Darrell’s guitars: the Pantera legend’s gear in depth | Guitar World

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