EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo settings
This Love settings for EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "This Love" riff tone on a EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo, set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 4, Resonance 4. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 Classic · updated 2026-11-03
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 3
- Boost
- 0
- Noise gate
- 1
- Burn switch
- 0
- Overdrive switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Pick lightly to maintain clarity and note separation.
- Experiment with your volume knob to find the sweet spot for dynamic response.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 Classic · updated 2026-11-03
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Boost
- 5
- Noise gate
- 4
- Burn switch
- 1
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle spacious feel.
- Engage the boost to enhance your volume and sustain during the solo.
- Utilize the burn switch for added saturation and harmonics in your leads.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 or early 90s, custom finish)
- Amp
- Randall RG100ES solid-state head
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get This Love 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 are the best EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo settings for This Love?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 4, Resonance 4.
Which pickup should I use for This Love?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Pantera use on This Love?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 or early 90s, custom finish). Amp: Randall RG100ES solid-state head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter C-1 Classic. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
This Love on other amps
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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.