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Riff Tone
Crazy Horse
Black Label Society
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, Bullseye finish)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (Zakk Wylde Signature, 100W head) into EV 200-watt speakers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Order of the Black (2010). Zakk Wylde confirmed use of JCM800 2203 and his signature Les Paul with EMG pickups for this era. Pedals and effects confirmed for this song and section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endrazor-sharp attackarticulate pick responsescooped but present midsmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencesustained power chords
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and control of high-gain noise, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, Bullseye finish)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (Zakk Wylde Signature, 100W head) into EV 200-watt speakers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Order of the Black (2010). Zakk Wylde confirmed use of JCM800 2203 and his signature Les Paul with EMG pickups for this era. Pedals and effects confirmed for this song and section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endrazor-sharp attackarticulate pick responsescooped but present midsmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencesustained power chords
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and control of high-gain noise, making it challenging for most players.