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Domination guitar tone
Pantera · Cowboys from Hell (Deluxe Edition) · 1990 · Metal
High GainMain Riff
AmpEVH 5150 III
GuitarESP Eclipse (EMG 81)
PickupBridge humbucker (active)
SIGNAL CHAIN
- Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 2 · Tone 5.5 · Level 8.5
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.
Keep the noise gate fast so palm mutes stay percussive.
LeadSolo Boost
AmpEVH 5150 III
GuitarESP Eclipse (EMG 81)
PickupBridge humbucker (active)
SIGNAL CHAIN
- Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 2 · Tone 5.5 · Level 8.5
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.
- MXR Carbon Copy delay
Time 4.5 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.
Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.
These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.
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