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Solo Tone
the great southern trendkill
Pantera
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarWashburn Dime 333 (Dimebolt finish) or Washburn ML Prototype
AmpRandall RG100ES (solid-state head), with Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ in front
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Dimebag used his Washburn ML guitars with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup for solos. The Randall RG100ES was his main amp, with a Furman PQ-3 EQ for tone shaping. Effects were added via pedals and rack units. All info is for the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
screaming lead tonerazor-sharp attacktight, percussive palm-mutingscooped mids for aggressionsinging sustain on bendsharmonic squeals and divebombscutting, saturated highscrushing, compressed rhythm foundationwah-inflected phrasingmetallic, biting edge
Difficulty
The solo is highly technical, requiring advanced speed, accuracy, and control of both hands, as well as expressive use of effects and whammy bar techniques characteristic of Dimebag's style.
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Original Gear
GuitarWashburn Dime 333 (Dimebolt finish) or Washburn ML Prototype
AmpRandall RG100ES (solid-state head), with Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ in front
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Dimebag used his Washburn ML guitars with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup for solos. The Randall RG100ES was his main amp, with a Furman PQ-3 EQ for tone shaping. Effects were added via pedals and rack units. All info is for the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
screaming lead tonerazor-sharp attacktight, percussive palm-mutingscooped mids for aggressionsinging sustain on bendsharmonic squeals and divebombscutting, saturated highscrushing, compressed rhythm foundationwah-inflected phrasingmetallic, biting edge
Difficulty
The solo is highly technical, requiring advanced speed, accuracy, and control of both hands, as well as expressive use of effects and whammy bar techniques characteristic of Dimebag's style.