Marshall MG15FX Gold settings
Domination settings for Marshall MG15FX Gold
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Domination" solo tone on a Marshall MG15FX Gold, set Gain 9.5, Volume 7, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG121DX · updated 2026-10-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 9.5
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Master volume
- 5
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on · 0.5
- Flanger on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus to add depth to the solo.
- Engage the OD2 mode for high-gain saturation and sustain.
- Adjust the volume to ensure your solos cut through the mix.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Dean Dimebag Dean From Hell ML · updated 2026-04-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for a subtle shimmer.
- Ensure tight palm muting for chugging riffs to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Experiment with your bridge volume to find the sweet spot for aggressive picking.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15FX Gold actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 model, custom finish, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Cowboys from Hell)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Domination 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 Marshall MG15FX Gold settings for Domination?
Set Gain 9.5, Volume 7, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Domination?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Domination?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 model, custom finish, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Cowboys from Hell). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRG121DX. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Domination on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall MG15FX Gold
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.