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Zakk Wylde
Black Label Society / Ozzy Osbourne / Pantera
The berserker guitarist known for his pinch harmonics, bullseye Les Pauls, and powerful pentatonic shredding. Founder of Black Label Society and long-time Ozzy axeman delivering relentless heavy metal riffage.
3 Eras
15 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Aggressive, high-gain pentatonic fury. Defined by active EMG pickups boosting a Marshall JCM800, with a chorus pedal always widening the stereo image and pinch harmonics on demand.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
No More Tears Era (1991-1995)
1991-1995 5 items
The defining Ozzy era. Massive, chorus-laden distortion with squealing harmonics.
2
Black Label Society Era (1998-2014)
1998-2014 5 items
Heavier, darker, and lower. Detuned riffs and a wall of Marshalls.
3
Wylde Audio Era (2016-Present)
2016-Present 5 items
Total independence. Using his own brand of guitars and amps to deliver the same crushing tone.