Zoom G5n settings
Walk settings for Zoom G5n
Pantera · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Zoom G5n, use the MS800 (Marshall JCM800) 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
updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- MS800 (Marshall JCM800)
- 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
- 8
- Presence
- 7
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1eqParametric EQBandwidth 1
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3distortionRat-DistVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 8
- 4overdriveTS-DriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 5eqGraphic EQBand 3 0 · Band 4 2 · Band 5 3 · Band 6 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive chug characteristic of the riff.
- Use a sharp pick attack to enhance the clarity and aggression of each note.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a more defined sound.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G5n 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 G5n for Walk?
Use the MS800 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7, followed by Parametric EQ, Noise Gate, Rat-Dist, TS-Drive, Graphic 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?
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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- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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- 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.