Fender Mustang GTX 50 settings
Cowboys from Hell settings for Fender Mustang GTX 50
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Cowboys from Hell" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 50, select the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Omen Extreme-6 · updated 2026-04-21
- Preset / mode
- Metal 2000
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang GTX 50 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML or Dean From Hell)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cowboys from Hell 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 preset should I use on the Fender Mustang GTX 50 for Cowboys from Hell?
Start from the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Cowboys from Hell?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Cowboys from Hell?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML or Dean From Hell). Amp: Randall RG-100ES.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Omen Extreme-6. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Cowboys from Hell on other amps
- Cowboys from Hell on Boss Katana · 17
- Cowboys from Hell on Fender Mustang LT25 · 14
- Cowboys from Hell on Fender Mustang LT50 · 5
- Cowboys from Hell on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 4
- Cowboys from Hell on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 4
- Cowboys from Hell on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 4
- Cowboys from Hell on Marshall CODE 25 · 3
- Cowboys from Hell on Fender Champion 20 · 3
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang GTX 50
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- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.