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NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII settings

Walk settings for NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII

Pantera · adapted 30 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII, use the Uber Higain amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-11-03

Amp model
Uber Higain
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Amp block

Drive
8
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
3
Treble
8
Presence
7

Effects chain

  1. 1noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
  2. 2distortionDist+Gain 8 · Tone 7 · Level 8
  3. 3eq6-Band EQBand 1 0 · Band 4 0 · Band 5 0 · Band 6 0

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive attack.
  • Focus on a razor-sharp pick attack to enhance clarity in the notes.
  • Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a tighter sound.

The original rig

What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII 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
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII for Walk?

Use the Uber Higain (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7, followed by Noise Gate, Dist+, 6-Band EQ.

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 Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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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.