Valeton GP-100 settings
Panic Attack settings for Valeton GP-100
Judas Priest · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Judas Priest "Panic Attack" riff tone on a Valeton GP-100, use the JCM800 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-13
- Amp model
- JCM800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS DriveGain 5 · Tone 7 · Level 8
- 2noise gateNoise ReducerRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking for a percussive attack.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to enhance clarity and articulation.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-13
- Amp model
- JCM800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise ReducerRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 2overdriveTS DriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 3delayDigital DelayMix 3 · Feedback 4
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive pick attack to achieve clarity in high-gain settings.
- Use rapid alternate picking for explosive fretwork and note separation.
- Experiment with vibrato techniques on sustained notes for expressive leads.
The original rig
What Judas Priest used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V 1979 Block Inlay
- Amp
- Marshall JCM 800 (re-amped via Quad Cortex DI, per producer interview)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Panic Attack adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Judas Priest's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-100 for Panic Attack?
Use the JCM800 (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, followed by TS Drive, Noise Reducer, Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Panic Attack?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 10.
What gear did Judas Priest use on Panic Attack?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V 1979 Block Inlay. Amp: Marshall JCM 800 (re-amped via Quad Cortex DI, per producer interview).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Valeton GP-100
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.