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It Makes Them Disappear (Instrumental Rough Mix) Guitar Tone Settings
Pantera · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Washburn Stealth 3ST
Pickups
Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge humbucker
Amp
Randall Warhead
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Reinventing the Steel' (2000). Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. Dimebag's signature Washburn Stealth and Randall Warhead amp were used for rhythm tracks. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; Dimebag often ran straight into the amp for rhythm.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence7
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- razor-sharp clarity
- massive low end
- articulate pick attack
- crushing heaviness
- modern metal rhythm
- dry, immediate attack
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for this song; settings estimated based on Dimebag's typical Randall Warhead usage and genre conventions.
- No evidence of pedal or modulation/time-based effects used in the riff section; Dimebag is known for running straight into the amp for rhythm tones.
- Pickup and amp model confirmed for album, but not explicitly for this song's rough mix—however, all evidence points to standard setup.
- If more specific studio notes or isolated track analysis become available, settings may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Dimebag's tone on this track is extremely high gain, tight, and aggressive, with a slightly scooped but not hollow midrange, tight bass, and biting treble/presence for clarity. The mix is very dry, typical of Pantera's late 90s production, and the settings reflect his Randall amp preferences and genre conventions.