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Riff Tone
Intro/Low Down (Live)
Black Label Society
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom 'The Rebel'
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Live rig for Black Label Society, as used by Zakk Wylde on 'Intro/Low Down (Live)' riff section. Evidence from Equipboard and multiple rig rundowns. Year: early 2000s. Studio vs live: This is the live version.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive palm mutingchunky low endrazor-sharp pick attackcompressed and focusedarticulate note separationmodern metal clarityslightly scooped midsmassive rhythm presence
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a medium-fast tempo, with rapid chord changes and string skipping typical of Zakk Wylde's rhythm style.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom 'The Rebel'
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live rig for Black Label Society, as used by Zakk Wylde on 'Intro/Low Down (Live)' riff section. Evidence from Equipboard and multiple rig rundowns. Year: early 2000s. Studio vs live: This is the live version.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive palm mutingchunky low endrazor-sharp pick attackcompressed and focusedarticulate note separationmodern metal clarityslightly scooped midsmassive rhythm presence
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a medium-fast tempo, with rapid chord changes and string skipping typical of Zakk Wylde's rhythm style.