Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde — Gear by Song

How Zakk Wylde's rig changed track to track — specific amp settings, key gear, and what you need to replicate each tone.

No More Tears

No More Tears · 1991

G:9 · M:6 · T:8

Zakk's signature Les Paul Custom with EMG 81/85 active pickups into a Marshall JCM800 — a massively saturated but articu

Gibson Les Paul Custom (bullseye finish, EMG 81 bridge)Marshall JCM800 2203 (high gain)
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Farewell Ballad

Book of Shadows · 1996

G:2 · M:6 · T:6

Book of Shadows is an acoustic album — Zakk's departure from heavy metal produced his most emotionally raw work. The ton

Acoustic guitar (Martin dreadnought style)Fender Twin Reverb (clean, for electric passages)
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Stillborn

The Blessed Hellride · 2003

G:10 · M:5 · T:7

Wylde at his heaviest post-Ozzy period — the Black Label Society sound is more Sabbath-influenced and down-tuned compare

Gibson Les Paul Custom (drop-C tuning, EMG 81/85)Marshall JCM800 / Wylde Audio Crown (high gain)
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Pride & Glory

Pride & Glory · 1994

G:8 · M:7 · T:7

Zakk Wylde's Southern rock project — the Les Paul through a Marshall but with a tone pulled from Lynyrd Skynyrd rather t

Gibson Les Paul (Bullseye)Marshall JCM800
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