Dimebag Darrell Abbott, the former guitarist for Pantera, is well known for his unique playing style and sound. His signature guitar sound was achieved by using a combination of different strings. Dime used a variety of techniques to achieve his signature sound, including down-picking, palm muting, and string skipping. Dimebag Darrell'sstring gauges were: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046. He usually tuned his guitars down half a step or more, so the actual tension on the strings was less than what it would be in standard tuning. This gave his guitars a "looser" feel, which helped him play faster and with more power.