Valeton GP-200 settings
Walk settings for Valeton GP-200
Pantera · adapted 42 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the POWER LD (Randall Thrasher Lead) 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
updated 2026-11-12
- Amp model
- POWER LD (Randall Thrasher Lead)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1eqParametric EQ (VALETON original)Bandwidth 1 1 · Bandwidth 2 1
- 2eqGraphic EQ 10 Band (MXR 10 Band Graphic EQ)Band 4 0 · Band 5 0 · Band 6 0 · Band 7 0 · Band 8 3 · Band 9 3 · Band 10 3
- 3noise gateNoise Suppressor (Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor)Release 3 · Threshold 5
- 4boostB-Boost (Xotic BB Preamp)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 5distortionRAT (ProCo RAT)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve a percussive chug.
- Use a sharp pick attack for clarity in the riff.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the aggressive attack of the notes.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 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 Valeton GP-200 for Walk?
Use the POWER LD (Randall Thrasher Lead) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Parametric EQ (VALETON original), Graphic EQ 10 Band (MXR 10 Band Graphic EQ), Noise Suppressor (Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor), B-Boost (Xotic BB Preamp), RAT (ProCo RAT).
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?
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 Valeton GP-200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.