Zakk Wylde
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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
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The defining Ozzy era. Massive, chorus-laden distortion with squealing harmonics.

2

Black Label Society Era (1998-2014)

1998-2014 5 items
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Heavier, darker, and lower. Detuned riffs and a wall of Marshalls.

3

Wylde Audio Era (2016-Present)

2016-Present 5 items
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Total independence. Using his own brand of guitars and amps to deliver the same crushing tone.