Laney LX20R settings
Cowboys from Hell settings for Laney LX20R
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Cowboys from Hell" riff tone on a Laney LX20R, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series King V JS32 · updated 2026-05-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Laney LX20R knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugs.
- Employ a strong pick attack to achieve a sharp, percussive sound.
- Focus on precise note separation during fast riffs.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Laney LX20R 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 are the best Laney LX20R settings for Cowboys from Hell?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.5, 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 Jackson JS Series King V JS32. 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
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- 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 Laney LX20R
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Tren al Sur · Los Prisioneros
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.