M-VAVE MK-20 settings
Walk settings for M-VAVE MK-20
Pantera · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a M-VAVE MK-20, use the 120 ANN Amp Models 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
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-12
- Amp model
- 120 ANN Amp Models
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- 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
- 1noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 2distortionDistortionGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive chug characteristic of the riff.
- Use a sharp pick attack to enhance the clarity and definition of each note.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the aggressive attack consistent throughout the riff.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-VAVE MK-20 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 M-VAVE MK-20 for Walk?
Use the 120 ANN Amp Models (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Noise Gate, Distortion.
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 Squier Stratocaster. 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 M-VAVE MK-20
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- 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.