GuitarDistortedRiff
Stillborn (feat. Ozzy Osbourne) Guitar Tone Settings
Black Label Society · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, Bullseye finish)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge) / EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 (often Wylde Audio Master 100, JCM800-based) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2003. Zakk Wylde is known for using his signature Les Paul Custom with EMG active pickups and a Marshall JCM800 (or Wylde Audio Master 100, which is JCM800-based) for Black Label Society's 'Stillborn' riff. Pedal use is minimal for the riff; main gain comes from amp and boost pedal. Settings inferred from typical Zakk Wylde studio rig for this era.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive · overdrive
Gibson Les Paul Custom (EMG 81 bridge) → Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive → Marshall JCM800 2203 (no reverb) → Marshall 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive pick attack
- saturated high-gain rhythm
- pronounced pinch harmonics
- chunky low end
- articulate note separation
- compressed and focused
- modern metal clarity
- minimal ambience
- percussive riffing