Domination amp settings — Blackstar Debut 50r
The Pantera guitar tone for “Domination”, dialed in for a Blackstar Debut 50r with a PRS SE Standard 24. Studio version, Cowboys from Hell (1990)
Dean ML Select Classic (bridge humbucker) → MXR M109S Six Band Graphic EQ (in loop, scooped V-curve) → Randall RG100ES (Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 8, Presence 8)
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 10 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 8 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Graphic EQ (e.g., MXR 6-Band, Boss GE-7, Behringer EQ700)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned. The MXR 6-Band EQ in a V-curve is essential to Dime's tone; without it you'll lack the tight scoop and presence bite. Run in front of amp input since Debut 50R has no FX loop. Boss GE-7 or Behringer EQ700 are budget alternatives.
The Blackstar Debut 50R is a practice-level solid-state amp that cannot reach Randall RG100ES saturation levels even on OD2 maxed. Gain at 10 gets you as close as this amp allows. Bass raised +1 vs original because the Debut's small speaker lacks low-end authority. Mid dropped to 3 to approximate Dime's scooped V-curve, but without a graphic EQ pedal you won't nail the surgical 400-800Hz cut that defines this tone. The Debut 50R has no presence control—treble at 8 handles the high-end bite instead.
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