EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo settings
Walk settings for EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo
Pantera · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Boost
- 0
- Noise gate
- 4
- Burn switch
- 1
- Overdrive switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the tone.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a more aggressive sound.
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
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Resonance
- 6
- Boost
- 5
- Noise gate
- 4
- Burn switch
- 1
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for sharp articulation.
- Incorporate harmonic squeals for expressive leads.
- Maintain tight palm muting for chunky low-end riffs.
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 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 are the best EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo settings for Walk?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG. 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
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