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Primal Concrete Sledge Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Pantera

Pantera · 1990s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Dean Dimebag Concrete Sledge ML (reversed headstock)
Pickups
Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge humbucker
Amp
Randall RG-100ES solid-state head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Primal Concrete Sledge' (1990, Cowboys from Hell). Guitar confirmed from live and studio footage; amp confirmed from Dimebag interviews and Cowboys from Hell session details. Furman PQ-3 parametric EQ and MXR 6-band EQ used in front of amp for tone shaping. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and Dimebag's typical rig for this album.

Amp Settings

Mids
3.5
Bass
6
Gain
9
Reverb
0
Treble
7.5
Presence
7

Effects Chain

  • Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ · eq
  • MXR 6-Band Graphic EQ · eq
  • Boss Noise Gate (model unknown, likely NS-2) · noise_gate

Dean Dimebag Concrete Sledge ML → Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ → MXR 6-Band EQ → Boss Noise Gate → Randall RG-100ES head → cabinet

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • scooped mids
  • razor-sharp attack
  • chunky low end
  • high-gain saturation
  • articulate pick attack
  • aggressive and dry
  • minimal ambience
  • focused and immediate
  • punchy rhythm

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings for 'Primal Concrete Sledge' studio session found; settings estimated based on Dimebag's known Cowboys from Hell-era rig and typical solid-state metal amp usage.
  • ⚠️No evidence of time-based or modulation effects (delay, chorus, flanger) in the riff section; only EQ and noise gate confirmed.
  • ⚠️Pedal models for EQ and noise gate are confirmed, but exact knob settings not available.
  • ⚠️Some sources reference live gear (Randall Warhead, Washburn guitars) not used on this studio recording—these are excluded.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Dimebag's tone on 'Primal Concrete Sledge' is extremely high gain, tight, and aggressive with a scooped midrange, tight bass, and bright, cutting treble/presence. He used a Randall solid-state amp with minimal reverb, matching the late 80s/early 90s Pantera sound and genre conventions for groove/thrash metal.

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