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The Art of Shredding (Live from Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990) Guitar Tone Settings
Pantera · 1990s · metal
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Dean ML (likely 1980s/early 90s, custom or standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell in 1990 live performances)
Pickups
Bill Lawrence L-500XL (bridge position, high-output humbucker)
Amp
Randall RG-100ES solid-state head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Live performance at Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990. Gear based on period-correct live rig for Dimebag Darrell. No evidence of additional studio gear or alternate amp for this live performance.
Amp Settings
Mids3
Bass5
Gain8
Reverb0
Treble8
Presence7
Effects Chain
- Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ · eq
- MXR 6-Band Graphic EQ · eq
- Boss Noise Gate (model unknown) · noise_gate
Dean ML (bridge pickup) → Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ → MXR 6-Band EQ → Boss Noise Gate → Randall RG-100ES head → Randall 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- razor-sharp treble
- articulate and focused
- minimal ambience
- solid-state clarity
- fast attack
- cutting bridge pickup sound