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Riff Tone
I'm Broken
Pantera
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarDean ML (likely 1981 model, blueburst finish)
AmpRandall RG-100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Far Beyond Driven' (1993-1994). Dimebag's main rhythm tone for 'I'm Broken' riff section. Gear confirmed for this album era; not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackcrushing rhythm tonepercussive low endaggressive pick attackclear note separation under high gainarticulate high endminimal reverb for dry punchsolid-state amp clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise rhythm, and aggressive picking, making it challenging for most players.
This tone has been researched 28 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarDean ML (likely 1981 model, blueburst finish)
AmpRandall RG-100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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This tone has been researched 28 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording for 'Far Beyond Driven' (1993-1994). Dimebag's main rhythm tone for 'I'm Broken' riff section. Gear confirmed for this album era; not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackcrushing rhythm tonepercussive low endaggressive pick attackclear note separation under high gainarticulate high endminimal reverb for dry punchsolid-state amp clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise rhythm, and aggressive picking, making it challenging for most players.