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Mama, I'm Coming Home Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne · 1990s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (early 1980s, Zakk Wylde's bullseye model, tuned down a half step)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JCM 800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1991. Zakk Wylde used his signature Les Paul Custom with EMG pickups for the heavy riff sections. The amp was a Marshall JCM 800, likely boosted with an overdrive pedal. All details refer to the original studio recording, not live or later performances.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive (or similar overdrive pedal, model not 100% confirmed for this track) · overdrive
- MXR Stereo Chorus (possible, but not clearly audible in riff section) · chorus
Guitar → Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive → (possible MXR Stereo Chorus) → Marshall JCM 800 2203 head → Marshall 4x12 cabinet (amp spring reverb at low level)
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Tone Character
- saturated and thick
- tight palm-muted chugs
- aggressive pick attack
- rich harmonics
- chunky power chords
- full-bodied midrange
- modern metal edge
- clear note separation
- slightly compressed
- articulate and punchy
Sources
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