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slaughtered Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Pantera
Pantera · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Dean ML (likely Dimebag Darrell signature or Washburn Dime 333 ML, as used on Far Beyond Driven)
Pickups
Bill Lawrence L-500XL (bridge position)
Amp
Randall RG100ES solid-state amplifier
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1994. Dimebag was known to use the Dean ML with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup into a Randall RG100ES for Pantera's 'Far Beyond Driven' album, including 'Slaughtered.' No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff section. Pedals and EQ in front of amp, no effects loop.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb1
Treble7.5
Presence7
Effects Chain
- MXR Six Band EQ · eq
- MXR DD11 Dime Distortion · distortion
Dean ML (Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge) → MXR Six Band EQ → MXR DD11 Dime Distortion (if used) → Randall RG100ES (spring reverb low)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- crushing and dry
- articulate pick attack
- minimal ambience
- punchy low end
- razor-sharp highs
- focused bridge pickup clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio documentation of exact knob positions for 'Slaughtered' found; amp settings are based on Guitar World lesson and typical Dimebag settings for this era.
- No explicit mention of pedals used specifically on 'Slaughtered' riff section; MXR 6 Band EQ and MXR DD11 Dime Distortion are included based on era-correct rig and Dimebag's known studio chain.
- Presence setting estimated based on typical Randall RG100ES usage and Dimebag's tone.
- No evidence of time-based or modulation effects (delay, chorus, flanger, etc.) on the riff section; dry, direct tone is characteristic for this part.
- Guitar model is inferred from Dimebag's main studio rig for 'Far Beyond Driven' and period interviews.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Dimebag Darrell's 'Slaughtered' tone is extremely high-gain, scooped in the mids, with tight bass, aggressive treble, and boosted presence for cut and clarity, matching his typical Randall amp settings and 90s Pantera production. The tone is bone-dry with no reverb, emphasizing percussive attack and tightness.