Dimebag Darrell
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Dimebag Darrell

Pantera / Damageplan

The architect of Groove Metal. His razor-sharp riffs, squealing harmonics, and soulful solos, played on his signature Dean MLs, set the standard for modern metal guitar.

3 Eras
11 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

Tight, scooped, and razor-sharp. A solid-state Randall amplifier boosted with parametric EQ, delivered with extreme precision and aggressive vibrato.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

Cowboys From Hell Era (1990-1991)

1990-1991 4 items
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The breakthrough. High-gain solid-state tone that cut like a razor.

2

Far Beyond Driven Era (1994-1996)

1994-1996 4 items
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Heavier, darker, and more extreme. Whammy pedal madness and even more gain.

3

Damageplan Era (2004)

2004 3 items
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A new chapter with a tube-driven sound. Massive gain and thickness.