A new level amp settings — Marshall mg30gfx
The Pantera guitar tone for “A new level”, dialed in for a Marshall mg30gfx with a Ibanez gio grgr131ex bkf. Studio version, Vulgar Display of Power (1992) — main riff
Randall RG100ES solid-state head, Gibson Les Paul Standard, Bill Lawrence L-500XL / stock humbuckers, MXR 6-Band EQ, Furman PQ-3 Parametric EQ
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 8 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 8 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01MXR 6-Band Graphic EQ
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned (run in front or FX loop to dial Dimebag's specific pre-gain mid-push)
The MG30GFX uses OD-2 to capture the aggressive solid-state clipping Dimebag got from his Randall RG100ES. The MG's naturally mid-forward Marshall voicing needs a deliberate scoop down to 3 with bass and treble pushed high to replicate the signature 'V-curve' attack without getting flubby. Presence is not physically present on the MG30GFX panel, so high-end cut is handled entirely on the treble knob.
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