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Solo Tone
Hard Lines, Sunken Cheeks
Pantera
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarDean ML (likely 1981 model, as used on 'Far Beyond Driven')
AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Dimebag's main studio rig for 'Far Beyond Driven' era. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate amps for this solo. Effects loop used for modulation. Guitar tuned down more than a quarter step (D# plus 40 cents).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp articulationsinging sustainaggressive pick attackmetallic edgeharmonic squealsflanger sweep modulationhigh-gain saturationfast note definition
Difficulty
The solo features advanced metal techniques including fast runs, tapped harmonics, and expressive whammy bar use, all requiring high technical proficiency and tight timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarDean ML (likely 1981 model, as used on 'Far Beyond Driven')
AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Dimebag's main studio rig for 'Far Beyond Driven' era. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate amps for this solo. Effects loop used for modulation. Guitar tuned down more than a quarter step (D# plus 40 cents).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp articulationsinging sustainaggressive pick attackmetallic edgeharmonic squealsflanger sweep modulationhigh-gain saturationfast note definition
Difficulty
The solo features advanced metal techniques including fast runs, tapped harmonics, and expressive whammy bar use, all requiring high technical proficiency and tight timing.