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Riff Tone
A New Level
Pantera
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarDean ML (likely 1981 model or similar, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991-1992 for Vulgar Display of Power. Dimebag was known for using the Dean ML with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup into a Randall RG100ES for the album's rhythm tones. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackhigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationhuge low endbright, biting trebleminimal ambiencecrushing rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight alternate picking, and precise rhythm control at a moderately fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarDean ML (likely 1981 model or similar, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991-1992 for Vulgar Display of Power. Dimebag was known for using the Dean ML with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup into a Randall RG100ES for the album's rhythm tones. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackhigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationhuge low endbright, biting trebleminimal ambiencecrushing rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight alternate picking, and precise rhythm control at a moderately fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.