Mouth for war amp settings — Ibanez TB25R
The Pantera guitar tone for “Mouth for war”, dialed in for a Ibanez TB25R with a Squier Affinity Stratocaster. Studio version, Vulgar Display of Power (1992) — opening riff and rhythm tone
Dean ML (Bill Lawrence L500XL) + Furman PQ-4 / MXR 6-Band EQ + Randall RG100HT / Century 200 solid-state heads
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 9 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 8 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 4 |
01MXR 6-Band Graphic EQ (M109S)
RECOMMENDED — not owned (crucial for true Dimebag parametric pre-gain mid-sculpting)
The Ibanez TB25R is a solid-state combo like Dimebag's Randall amps, so it naturally captures that fast, biting solid-state transient response. However, your Squier Strat single-coil pickups lack the immense output and low-mid heft of Dime's Bill Lawrence L500XL humbucker, requiring higher amp gain and bass, while mids are scooped to 3 to simulate his signature Furman/Randall mid-cut. Keep reverb at absolute zero to retain the dry, percussive chug of the recording.
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