Donner Arena 2000 settings
Walk settings for Donner Arena 2000
Pantera · adapted 12 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Donner Arena 2000, use the EV 5153 CH1 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- EV 5153 CH1
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1eq6 Band EQGain 3 0 · Gain 4 2 · Gain 5 3 · Gain 6 0 · Frequency 3 1.5 · Frequency 4 3.2 · Frequency 5 6 · Frequency 6 12
- 2eq3 Band EQBass 6 · Mid 3 · Treble 7 · Level 0
- 3noise gateIntelligent GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 4distortionRatVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to enhance the percussive quality.
- Keep the picking hand close to the bridge for a tighter sound.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Donner Arena 2000 actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Walk adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Donner Arena 2000 for Walk?
Use the EV 5153 CH1 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by 6 Band EQ, 3 Band EQ, Intelligent Gate, Rat.
Which pickup should I use for Walk?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Walk?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Walk on other amps
Popular songs on the Donner Arena 2000
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.