Zoom G3Xn settings
Walk settings for Zoom G3Xn
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Zoom G3Xn, use the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel) 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 Ibanez JEM · updated 2026-10-26
- Amp model
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed-back
- 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
- 1eqGt GEQ (6-band mono graphic equalizer)Level 5 · Band 1 0 · Band 4 0 · Band 5 3 · Band 6 0
- 2noise gateZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction)Release 5 · Threshold 5
- 3boostEP Stomp (Maestro Echoplex preamp)Gain 7 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 4distortionRedCrunchGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 5eqParaEQ (1-band parametric equalizer)Q 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive chug characteristic of the riff.
- Use a sharp pick attack to emphasize the attack of each note.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight and aggressive.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G3Xn 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 Zoom G3Xn for Walk?
Use the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Gt GEQ (6-band mono graphic equalizer), ZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction), EP Stomp (Maestro Echoplex preamp), RedCrunch, ParaEQ (1-band parametric equalizer).
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 Ibanez JEM. 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
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- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Creep · Radiohead
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Plug In Baby · Muse
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.