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Riff Tone
Machine Gun Man
Black Label Society
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely Zakk Wylde signature, bullseye finish, EMG loaded)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203ZW head with Marshall 1960A/B ZW cabs
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (album: Pride & Glory, but Black Label Society formed in 1998; Zakk Wylde's rig and tone remained consistent for early BLS). No evidence of live-specific gear for this track. Effects minimal, mostly amp and a chorus pedal for width.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive palm mutingchunky low endrazor-sharp articulationscooped midscompressed and focusedminimal ambiencepinch harmonics stand outdry, in-your-face
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, aggressive pick attack, and control of pinch harmonics at tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely Zakk Wylde signature, bullseye finish, EMG loaded)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203ZW head with Marshall 1960A/B ZW cabs
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (album: Pride & Glory, but Black Label Society formed in 1998; Zakk Wylde's rig and tone remained consistent for early BLS). No evidence of live-specific gear for this track. Effects minimal, mostly amp and a chorus pedal for width.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive palm mutingchunky low endrazor-sharp articulationscooped midscompressed and focusedminimal ambiencepinch harmonics stand outdry, in-your-face
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, aggressive pick attack, and control of pinch harmonics at tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.