Zakk Wylde's Sound
Southern-fried metal with the most aggressive pinch harmonics in the business.
Marshall JCM800 into a chorus-thickened wall, with squeals everywhere
The rig
The gear associated with the sound. Each item opens a live Reverb search — vintage examples where they exist, modern equivalents where they don't.
Guitars
- Gibson Les Paul Custom 'The Grail'Find on Reverb
- Bullseye Les PaulFind on Reverb
- Wylde Audio OdinFind on Reverb
Amps
- Marshall JCM800 2203Find on Reverb
- Wylde Audio Master 100Find on Reverb
Effects
- MXR ZW-44 OverdriveFind on Reverb
- MXR Black Label ChorusFind on Reverb
- Dunlop Cry Baby RotovibeFind on Reverb
- MXR EQFind on Reverb
Pickups
- EMG 81/85Find on Reverb
- Wylde Audio pickupsFind on Reverb
Why it sounds like that
Miracle Man
JCM800 with EQ boost — dry, mid-forward and unforgiving of sloppy muting.
No More Tears
Layered rhythm with chorus width and a solo tone thick enough to sit over an orchestral arrangement.
Stillborn
The Black Label sound: down-tuned, doomy, and drenched in harmonic squeals.
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