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How to get Pantera's guitar tone

Pantera across 17 famous tones — mostly through Randall RG-100ES solid-state head, Randall RG100ES, Randall RG100ES solid-state head, Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7.5 · presence 6.5 (out of 10)
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Pantera's go-to amps

Randall RG-100ES solid-state head ×5Randall RG100ES ×3Randall RG100ES solid-state head ×3Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet ×1

17 famous Pantera tones

Revolution Is My Name (Radio Edit) [2020 Remaster]
gain 9.5 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 8
Cemetery Gates
gain 9 · bass 7 · mid 3 · treble 8.5
5 Minutes Alone
gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 7.5
the great southern trendkill
gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7.5
Cowboys from Hell
gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7.5
Floods
gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7.5
Walk
gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 3.5 · treble 7.5
Hard Lines, Sunken Cheeks
gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7.5
Cowboys from Hell (Live from Monsters In Moscow Festival, 1991)
gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7.5
Cemetery Gates
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7
Floods
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 7
Floods outro
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7
Floods
gain 0 · bass 5.5 · mid 5 · treble 6.5
Planet Caravan
gain 0 · bass 6.5 · mid 6 · treble 6
This Love
gain 0 · bass 5.5 · mid 4 · treble 7
Cemetery Gates
gain 0 · bass 5.5 · mid 3.5 · treble 7
Cemetary Gates
gain 0 · bass 5.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 7

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How to get Pantera's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Pantera use?

Averaged across 17 of their tones: gain 6, bass 6, mid 4, treble 7.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Pantera?

They favour Randall RG-100ES solid-state head, Randall RG100ES, Randall RG100ES solid-state head, Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Pantera's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Randall RG-100ES solid-state head, Randall RG100ES, Randall RG100ES solid-state head, Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 6, bass 6, mid 4, treble 7.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 17 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Pantera's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.