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Riff Tone

The Gallows

Black Label Society

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely Zakk Wylde signature, Bullseye finish)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (likely with added overdrive/boost in front)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2010s era. Zakk Wylde is known for using his signature Gibson Les Paul with EMG active pickups and Marshall JCM800 amps for Black Label Society riff tones. No direct source confirms the exact amp or guitar for 'The Gallows' riff, but this is consistent with all available evidence for this era and song style.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gainchunky low-endarticulate pick attackcompressed and focusedmodern metal clarityslight room ambienceclear note separationno modulation or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms and control over high-gain tone to maintain clarity and articulation.

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