# Dimebag Darrell's Bathroom Guitar Exhibit Opens

> Pantera's Dimebag Darrell's 'bathroom guitar' appears in Arlington Museum of Art exhibit.
- Title: Dimebag Darrell's Bathroom Guitar Exhibit Opens · Loudwire
- Summary: Pantera's Dimebag Darrell's 'bathroom guitar' appears in Arlington Museum of Art exhibit.
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- Published: 2026-11-12T17:05:26+00:00
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- Topics: arlington museum of art, dimebag darrell, pantera, bathroom guitar, vinnie paul, exhibit, texas, guitar, music
## Dimebag's Bathroom Guitar Exhibit
Arlington Museum of Art features Dimebag Darrell's bathroom guitar in its 'Arlington 150' exhibit.
## Where Dimebag Used to Write Riffs
Dimebag Darrell wrote guitar riffs in his bathroom using a guitar he kept there.
## Vinnie Paul's Bathroom Memory
Vinnie Paul recalled Dimebag had a guitar in his bathroom where he wrote riffs.

> One of the things people don't know about Dime is he had a guitar in his bathroom. I went in his bathroom one time and I sat down. I was like, 'he's got a guitar, he's got his little tape recorder. What's that doing in here?'
## Bathroom Guitar's History
Dimebag's bathroom guitar was part of his childhood in Texas city where he lived.
## Exhibit Details
The exhibit includes Dimebag's guitar and amp, both set up in his bathroom.
## Vinnie Paul's Story
Vinnie Paul said Dimebag wrote riffs while sitting on the toilet in his bathroom.

> He goes, 'Man, that's where I write all my riffs. That's why my riffs are the shit sittin' right there on the toilet.'
## Exhibit Opening
The exhibit opens at Arlington Museum of Art through February 28, 2026.
## Dimebag's Death
Dimebag Darrell died in 2004 after being shot during a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio.
## Vinnie Paul's Reaction
Vinnie Paul said Dimebag's bathroom guitar was where he wrote his best riffs.

> He would go and have a bad experience at Taco Bell and write a song about it
## Exhibit Location
The exhibit is at Arlington Museum of Art in Texas city where Dimebag lived.
## Exhibit Timeline
The exhibit opened in 2026 for Dimebag's bathroom guitar.
## Dimebag's Guitar
Dimebag Darrell's bathroom guitar is a one-of-a-kind instrument he used to write riffs.
## Vinnie Paul's Memory
Vinnie Paul recalled Dimebag wrote riffs in his bathroom using the guitar.

> He goes, 'Man, that's where I write all my riffs. That's why my riffs are the shit sittin' right there on the toilet.'
## Exhibit Purpose
The exhibit traces Arlington's history from earliest settlers to present day.
## Dimebag's Legacy
Dimebag Darrell's bathroom guitar is part of his legacy with Pantera.
## Exhibit Closing
The exhibit closes on February 28, 2026 at Arlington Museum of Art.
## Key takeaway

Arlington Museum of Art displays Dimebag Darrell's bathroom guitar, a guitar he used to write riffs in his bathroom.