I Built Dimebag's Entire Guitar Rig With PEDALS

[@MT_800]

What a cool way to honour Dime's legacy. Even though I was literally like 2 when he was taken from us (thus I never grew up with Pantera/Damageplan), thanks to you and other KZbinrs like Ola Englund I've become a massive fan of Dime, his gear and sound. Someday I hope to own an actual Dimebag guitar, asides from my Razorback bass.

[@EricMorettin]

Thanks for the kind words 🤘 hope you can get a dime guitar and a dime rig one day!

[@brandonjackson5865]

Dime was probably the coolest and kindest guitar hero of all time, glad to see the younger generations are continuing to appreciate him. He and Vinny wanted to meet and party with all and every last fan sometimes to their own detriment from Rex’s POV I had a chance to meet them at a local radio station when they were on tour with Damageplan and I thought I would catch them next time maybe.

[@TexAgsArmyVet]

​@EricMorettin is there a diagram of how to hook this board up? As in, into amps vs straight to FOH or into a power amp and just cabs? I'm a meat and potatoes dude. I run straight into a my pedalboard and into two heads. I'm kind of a Neanderthal when it comes to technology. 😂😂

[@EricMorettin]

@@TexAgsArmyVet if you have this exact setup then I explain how you can hook it up into an amp later in the vid

[@TexAgsArmyVet]

@@EricMorettin I appreciate that. I'll look up if someone has a a diagram of the pedal path and such. 👍👍

[@Highrollinhunter]

I always wanted a Dean ML because of dimebag unfortunately I never had a chance to afford one

[@EricMorettin]

Keep checking the used market since you might be able to find a good deal on one there!

[@ShawnWrona]

Man… that flanger/doubler sounds great in flange mode! I need one!

[@EricMorettin]

@@ShawnWrona not bad eh! I wish it could be powered off a 9v adapter though

[@ScottBynoe]

As a gear nerd and a diehard Dimebag fanboy this is the greatest video man. Love the history, love the approach to recreating his rig with modern (and affordable) equipment, and most of all love the playing my dude.

[@EricMorettin]

Thank you so much my man. Always appreciate your kindness and support on my vids. As well as always loving what you do on your channel.

[@RockyH.]

Dime really did have a just killer tone!

[@EricMorettin]

@@RockyH. He did!

[@RockyH.]

@@EricMorettin I always found the speed in which he got that good to be absolutely incredible! Tone, Talent, and Timeless yeah Dime was awesome.

[@RockyH.]

@@EricMorettin Eric I met Dime at Dayton Hara Arena when Pantera was with White Zombie, Type O' Negative, Neurosis, and Clutch. Eric....Dimebag was really that person I'll never forget him or his playing and you are doing a truly awesome thing keeping Dime alive. Kudos to you my friend Kudos🥃 black tooth for you!!!

[@Green_Pig1914]

"Pride" has such cool riffs and my favorite Dimebag solo ever!

[@EricMorettin]

🤘

[@Mr.Goldbar]

I'd personally use a Mooer Radar IR loader and load the Jaguar and Eminence IRs into it :)

[@EricMorettin]

That's a great way to get the cabinet sound if you don't have access to the cabs!

[@jww732]

Just want you to know Eric, your dimebag videos are my absolute favorite of the genre! I've wanted to go the pedal pre amp platform for some time now!

[@EricMorettin]

Hey thanks so much, I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed this and hope you make a rig like this as well!

[@jww732]

@@EricMorettin I plan too! I have already so to speak , Solar Chug pedal ( pre amp) Fortin 33 boost . But I'd really like to chase specifically tones and various other amps. The used market has really broken my heart. I wish I bought all the amps when they were cheaper. I just didn't have the presence of mind.

[@pistolpaul1]

Good job Eric!! Great idea, Dinebag would be very pleased about this!!

[@EricMorettin]

Cheers!🤘🤘🤘

[@peterchun723]

I have a similar setup, but I found the Master Effect Vulgar to be the weak link. It took me hours, but I still couldn’t get the setup right. So, I swapped it with a Randall RG13, which instantly brought the whole board to life. I added the ME EQFH non-pro version in the loop, and it got even better and I finally achieved the sound that I have been looking for. I ran the pedal board into Crate GX-130c which has stereo and chorus output. My signal chain is a ME EQ4H or EQFH Prod -> MXR 6 band -> Boss NS-2 -> RG13 -> ME EQFH -> Crate. It doesn't need any OD or Doubler in the chain. I have RG80ES, Century170 and DimeD100. My current setup with the RG13 is the most balanced and quietest.

[@EricMorettin]

@@peterchun723 nice setup! Would love to hear it some time. Running into a crate power block?

[@sk8trrr_]

Retrospectively Dimebag didn’t himself get me to start playing metal stuff. It was actually Synyster Gates, but after listening to some interviews he had mentioned pantera and my mind was blown. Dimebag should be remembered as long as guitar is played

[@27retrodaze]

I just watched an interview with Kirk Hammet recently where even though he has his own signature Cry Baby, he noted his favorite as being the Dime Cry Baby... Very cool. Long live Dime! 🤘

[@EricMorettin]

I remember hearing that as well! Cheers!

[@-cobainism-]

this guy is giving Ola a run for his money

[@EricMorettin]

I'm glad what you like what I do! Although I'm in no way trying to compete with Ola. Would be awesome to work with him!

[@SlyHikari03]

@@EricMorettin would be great if you did.

[@jonnyf9049]

Great video!! I really like that you mentioned the wylde overdrive what most people dont. Great one thanks man

[@EricMorettin]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@DarrellandVinceAbbott4Ever]

Keep up the great content man! Love your stuff!

[@EricMorettin]

Thank you!!

[@Bjornsguitarspecials]

Awesome set up! The Dime wah will arrive soon and I was wondering if you know what settings Dimebag used for his wah pedal?

[@EricMorettin]

@@Bjornsguitarspecials enjoy! Not sure what his exact settings were

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

Hell yeah, very fkn cool. Well done.

[@EricMorettin]

Thank you!

[@darek2374]

Love Damageplan sound❤

[@DJ_MiK]

Great video Eric ! Just a tip for anyone on a budget, the Digitech RP80 is extremely affordable. I got one literally just for the Whammy and it sounds perfect for 'Becoming' 'Suicide Note' and making those DimeBombs extra tastey. Pretty much everything else on the RP80 is pretty bad TBH, but the Whammy sounds great 👌

[@EricMorettin]

Good to know thanks! Digitech ricochet could probably work too

[@shawnanderson5283]

AWESOME!!!

[@EricMorettin]

🤘🤘

[@jasons.3921]

Great video Eric! You never cease to amaze me with all your "Dimeology". As well, I really enjoyed listening to you go through his library of tunes. 🤘😜

[@EricMorettin]

Thank you for the kind words! 🤘

[@SlyHikari03]

Insane that Dime died a Month after I was born (for context, I was born 11/18/04). Also, that board is pretty cool.

[@Riffs_Tricks]

The PedalBoard looks and sounds nice and well set up do you think there will be a Far Beyond Driven pedal

[@EricMorettin]

Thanks! What do you mean by a Far Beyond Driven pedal?

[@Riffs_Tricks]

Do you think there will be a Far Beyond Driven Pre Amp Pedal

[@EricMorettin]

@@Riffs_Tricks hard to say! I've read into both amps and the RG and Century have a lot of similarities between the two preamp sections which is what's been replicated with this pedal. We'll see what master effects will cook up.

[@MasterEffectsPedals]

@@Riffs_Tricksi've looked at all of those schematics and as far as the preamp is concerned they are basically the same. the two main differences are when you activated the sustain switch on the RG you had a big volume drop. the century added something to keep the volumes at unity when you turn the sustain switch on. the other difference is the mid boost switch which when turned off is the same as the rg and when turned on just adds a cap in the tone stack to shift the treble frequency a bit. otherwise everything else in the preamp sections are exactly the same and you shouldn't hear any difference between the two as far as preamp goes.

[@anthonynathan7735]

This video was great as your videos always are. Question, is there a schematic anywhere for this setup that I can look at ?

[@EricMorettin]

Thanks! If you do some deep googling you may be able to find it. I thought I included it in this video, or the legit rig build video on my channel.

[@LicksoftheLegend]

I love the tone man. Tbh the pantera one is super close but I find the Damageplan so spot on in ridiculous. Also what’s the deal with the sped up comments? Its clearly not haha

[@EricMorettin]

Thanks! It's hard to nail these tones especially since dime ran 5 heads at once in the Pantera days, and it's hard to say what he did in the studio but I'm always trying to get as close as I can to live and studio! Haha no idea regarding the sped up comment. Maybe how fast I'm talking, which is how I normally talk when I'm knowledgeable or passionate lol

[@-cobainism-]

i’d be interested to see you add one of those IR pedals and then just go straight into your interface, therefore actually making a pedal rig

[@EricMorettin]

If I can lock down a Mooer IR pedal then for sure, just so we keep it to a budget and strictly pedals

[@jaspersleegers7567]

Happy birthday fking legend🔥

[@EricMorettin]

@@jaspersleegers7567 🥃🥃

[@kingdarko]

Take a look at UA astra pedal its got a mxr flanger doubler in it.

[@EricMorettin]

I'll check it out!

[@roachClass333]

Idk what it is but it sounds a bit thin but amazing! For only pedals!👏

[@jesseparrish9198]

Sick Culprit ! 🔥🤘

[@EricMorettin]

Thanks 🤘

[@A-TeamRacing]

Hey Eric, I'm pretty new to using noise gates so the first one I decided to go with was the revv g8, what's your opinion on those? I'm just curious as to why you chose the electro harmonix over the g8 because revv seems to be a popular brand in your videos. Thanks!

[@EricMorettin]

Hey the Revv G8 is an awesome noise gate. I went for this one simply out of cost and the fact I got it in a trade with other gear at one point. Regardless, get a gate that has a loop (like the G8) and you're good to go!

[@A-TeamRacing]

@@EricMorettin right, I can see that. The g8 is about $200. I am running it thru my effects loop and in front of all my pedals. It does work awsome for stopping the hiss from the eq's but my only complaint is it does get a little choppy on some of those sensitive notes like harmonics and Dime squeals. Are all noise gates going to behave that way? I've played around with all kinds of settings and it seems to act the same. Sorry to blow ya up with questions man but I like your videos and there's so much I'd love to learn about all this tech stuff. Thanks again!

[@EricMorettin]

@@A-TeamRacing Grady Champion (Dime's guitar tech) would turn the noise gate off during the guitar solos to let the squeals sing. You can even see videos of Grady doing that for Zakk Wylde now and for rhythm parts too

[@davidhinton5554]

You did an awesome job with the pedal board. How do you get the dime tuning with the tu-3 accurately?? I have trouble getting it right.there is no way of knowing but what would dimes rig be like today what modern gear gets where dime was going??

[@joe-k6w4e]

I loved 1980 s Pantera..What do you think of those recordings ? Thanks

[@EricMorettin]

I like Power Metal the most, since I've spent the most time with that album by comparison to the other Glam-tera albums.

[@WarrenBey]

First of all respect for doing this. But I don't think the gain is there. I've tried myself to make a Dime patch using only an HX Stomp. It's very hard. I'd put the EQ after the Vulgar pedal. That's what needs shaped the most. I get your logic, treat Vulgar like a preamp. But what's coming out just isn't it. Grab a bunch a of clips and look at Dimes guitar under a spectral analyzer. You'll see some wild humps in the 700's if I remember correctly. These are clues. If you know how harmonic overtones work. You can do the math to reverse engineer what the true EQ should look like. I wouldn't use parametric EQ's for this unless you can adjust the Q curve. Always just 10 or 7 bands.

[@ShawnWrona]

The gain absolutely IS there.

[@jww732]

Dimebag used the zakk wylde OD during damageplan?

[@EricMorettin]

Yes

[@jww732]

@@EricMorettin I didn't know that!

[@Alman88100]

Hello good sir, new to the world of eq pedals. Usually just using my torpedos eq section if needed. My question is how does an eq cause hiss? Is it specifically the boost function in the pedal or is that just how they all are to some degree? Thanks for the awesome content. Youre a great player.

[@superufig]

Would be great to see it the same rig inside axe fx or how you could recreate it inside axe or helix or both XD ! thanks

[@zakkshim]

Did Dimebag Darrell always play with the doubler effect turned on? Or did you turn it on when playing the solo line?

[@EricMorettin]

Not 100% sure on that. I know Grady would punch it in here and there, but I don't know if he said for what specific parts regarding the doubler.

[@burnoutmasters7406]

Is the Carbon copy used for “This Love”?

[@EricMorettin]

Since it has the mod/chorus button, I'll engage it for clean parts like in "This Love" and for solos

[@joeylizotte7537]

Goddamn.. Matt's never getting that Doubler back! Lol.

[@EricMorettin]

Haha he will get it back one day

[@markysinister145]

Great content. I’m old as dirt. Had older brothers that also played Guitar. So exposed to a lot of great music. Rock, Punk, Metal, Jazz, Classical Was obsessed with Darrell Abbott aka Dimebag. I have the Washburn 333 and Randall RH100es, and all the Dime rack gear. I talked to M.E about building a pedal form of the MXR 136 Flanger/Doubler and he said it would be difficult if not imposes because of the parts. This probably was around that COVID drag. So when I zoomed in and saw that pedal I was stoked. I use a Boss PQ-3 pedal and wanted to do exactly what you have done. So I looked up that pedal on Reverb and there was only one and it was a double version like 2 in 1 for around 575.00 usd. Did. You have to pay for yours ? What does that retail at ? Thanks. Master Effects is a cool company.

[@markysinister145]

MXR 126. Sorry.

[@Malum09]

YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!

[@EricMorettin]

🤘🤘

[@cowboyfromhell333]

Hey man, I've been trying to dial in a delay sound like Dimebag's, but I'm having a tough time getting it right. I've heard that he used an analog delay in front of his amp, not in the effects loop. Do you know how he actually used his delay?

[@EricMorettin]

Probably in the loop or FOH dialed it in for leads on the board

[@Mr-Sas]

17:36 riff?

[@Арсен-л2з]

Solo from Cemetery Gates and a little bit improv

[@kafkainspringtime]

There’s a flanger on Slaughtered? What part?

[@EricMorettin]

Dime usually played the intro with a flanger live

[@sundeepkapur6317]

how big is the pedalboard itself?

[@EricMorettin]

Just over 33 inches wide

[@sundeepkapur6317]

great! thanks. and what is the length and depth?@@EricMorettin

[@DjSharpey666]

Where in Europe can I buy The Vulgar pedal??

[@EricMorettin]

Buy direct from master effects

[@BOATIE141]

Hey man, would you mind sharing your settings for the Cry Baby from Hell? I’m having a difficult time finding a sweet spot.

[@EricMorettin]

Hey I think the 3 mini dials are up 75% and the main Q control on the right side of the pedal is in the 4/5th position

[@Aaron_French]

How about the Crybaby Octave Wah? I just bought one but it was so hard to find 😂

[@EricMorettin]

Extremely hard to find! That was only in the Damageplan era but I feel that it was more of a flavor tool rather than a staple of the rig.

[@MrGul]

Have you modified your Boss TU-3 to tune to 425 Hz (or -60 cent) for Dimebag's tunings? Out of the box, the TU-3 only allows for reference pitch change between 436-445 Hz. For people who don't want to mod their tuner to tune to 425Hz, I can recommend Sonic Research Turbo Tuner ST-300 which has support for user-made custom tunings through computer software via USB from the pedal.

[@EricMorettin]

That's a good alternative to the TU3. You can also increase the Hz then tune the guitar a half step lower than what dime tuned to as an alternative

[@Razrback]

What string size did he mostly use

[@EricMorettin]

All from String Source: Amethyst 6 Standard for DFH, Topaz Standard for Culprit, Emerald Standard for Warhammer and Slime

[@EricMorettin]

@@Razrback take a look on their website and check them out!

[@brandonjackson5865]

Did he quit using DRs at some point, I always used DRs 9-46 because that’s what he used in the 90s before he started really detuning on Trendkill, he used hi beams but DR still sells a Dimebag “custom” set high voltage and it was the only set of 9-46 DRs that I could get shipped in a reasonable amount of time so I paid an extra two dollars or so for Dimes mug on the packaging I’d hate to know his estate isn’t getting paid for that but I’ve tried other strings and they are the only ones that feel right on my old RG , I’ve always sorta thought a guitar especially a Floyd Rose setup to float sorta aged into a specific brand and gauge of strings you can change it and set it up but the guitar “prefers” the strings you’ve used the most consistent . I’m sure it’s just an all in my head thing and couldn’t be scientifically proven, but I definitely recommend picking a brand and gauge you like for your floating trems and stick with them so you don’t have to constantly adjust every time you restring the same gauge wrapped string can have significantly different shapes and sizes of core wires. DR always use to claim their 46 had the same mass as competitors 52 don’t know if it affects tone but they definitely feel a little stiffer to me than other brands 46 .

[@EricMorettin]

@@brandonjackson5865 9-42 for E, 9-46 for D, then 9-56 for sandblasted skin (GGCFAD). Not sure what gauges he used in damageplan.

[@markusaurelius777]

Why are all of your guitars tuned with the low E string so sharp? LOL

[@jacobdowler1]

Not sure why you wouldn't have the camera focused on the pedal board while talking so we could at least see the parameters/settings on the pedal board.

[@EricMorettin]

Everyone's setup will be different from the other. I'd say use your ears and get it as close as possible since my settings, and Dime's, may not sound good for your particular application

[@her0de84]

So essentially..this is just a essentially re-creation of a essentially dime rig that essentially means it sounds really close and essentially great? I'm just messing with you bro sounds great dude

[@EricMorettin]

Thanks!

[@b.tee.2600]

Hey Eric, I have reached out to you but haven't received any response yet, I know you are busy but if you can dude, I would love to ask you you about some gear.,thx Brandon

[@EricMorettin]

Hey if you asked about a setup then I replied! Check your email

[@Voytek-Music-Tuition]

DO NOT ORDER FLANGER/DOUBLER FROM DBEffects! They screwed up the wiring of THE AC POWER cord going into my pedal so it died as soon as I plugged it in, and never took ownership of the fact. It's a shame because the working ones sound awsome. But awful customer service, considering fucking up the colours for live and neutral is a massive deal. I was going to send it back and not make waves, but the last attitude laden email, , and the vibe I get that they're money grabbing crooks, who probably wouldn't refund me even if I sent it back, means it's war! Most arrogant people who won't own up to their mistake even when I have a multimeter on it with photos! So, there's a video coming soon, with screen shots of emails, to show you how bad it could be. You make up your own mind, but til then, just stop! Buy a Mimiq instead!

[@jacobdowler1]

Playback speed is set on normal but i just don't buy that HOSS.

[@EricMorettin]

🤷‍♂️

[@troyskinnard1393]

What are you talking about? Lol. What would be the point of speeding it up?

[@aninja1053]

Sounds like you have a little bit to much 1k or 750 k in it , allmost like a cocked wah , doesnt sound right , and i think you are missing some bass around the 180 hrz mark 😢

[@jakebriscoe]

You have a hell of an ear, I don’t think it’s throwing the sound off too bad but after reading this, I can definitely see what you mean. Now I can’t unhear it.

[@aidab7258]

Wow. really nailed that DP tone! Did you use the PQ3, or PQ4 for that one? Fun video!!

[@EricMorettin]

Thanks! PQ4 pedal for this

[@camp7203]

close but no cigar

[@EricMorettin]

@@camp7203 thanks for watching

[@EvanTrotter-t3w]

ESSENTIALLY, i didn't ACTUALLY believe it possible, to ACTUALLY find a way to use those words in ESSENTIALLY every sentence.

[@superheavydeathmetal]

Better than, “literally literally literally literally literally literally.”

[@benpotter4905]

As much as i really am inspired by Dimebag. Does it sound really thin and nasally in person? Sounds awful through the surround system 😂. Awful can be good or bad, depending on who you are so no need for a pissing contest.

[@EricMorettin]

Dime used 5 amps live and his tone was dialed in for extremely large audiences, and that probably changed when they went to record (also what was captured on the album was also mic'd and running through preamps and compressors, then mastered etc...). I've never heard Dime's tone in person but from everyone I've talked to that has, they've said it's crushing.

[@benpotter4905]

@EricMorettin yours does sound awesome. Just so different from tubes lol

[@oopsydaizi3s824]

Another cosplay

[@EricMorettin]

Care to elaborate?

[@ofir_likes_beer]

Sounds like shit, nailed it!!!!!!

[@jacobdowler1]

Seems very peculiar as if this entire video is sped up.🤔

[@EricMorettin]

It's not

[@nunyabusiness6691]

This doesnt really some nd anything like dimebag. This sounds like a stock "texas metal" or "evil cowboy" preset from an old Line 6 POD.

[@AugustLeeFrisk]

Great guitar player...but I never liked his lead tone.

[@stuartgibson3642]

Nice content. As a bit of feedback I found the cuts between nearly every sentence a bit jarring and unnecessary, but great video otherwise

[@Nick-Cain]

Good tribute but the sound is God awful and nothing like dime

[@Zacattack1990]

Bad ass! And great Videos!The washy culprit and the slime sounded a lot better than the dean from hell. I think the bill usa pups sound too thin.

[@EricMorettin]

Thanks! I have a video that shoots out a lot of BL pickups as well