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Solo Tone

Blackened Waters

Black Label Society

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, bullseye finish)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain9
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2003 (The Blessed Hellride album). Zakk Wylde is confirmed to use his signature Les Paul with EMG pickups and Marshall JCM800 for Black Label Society solos in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo.

Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedaggressive pick attacksinging sustainpinch harmonics cut throughfluid legato runsarticulate note separationslight mid scoopbright, cutting highshigh-gain saturationcrisp palm muting

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking speed, control of pinch harmonics, expressive wah pedal use, and smooth legato, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

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