How to Dial In "I Can't Hide" by Pantera - Guitar Tone Settings
What Pantera Actually Used on "I Can't Hide"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Randall RG100ES. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
One of the new studio tracks that sit beside the live set on 101 Proof (1997), recorded in the Great Southern Trendkill period. Dimebag Darrell's documented rig is a Dean ML into Randall stacks with an MXR six-band graphic EQ (Premier Guitar). Dial in tight, scooped high gain on the bridge pickup and keep the EQ pedal on to sharpen the picking.
Common Questions About the "I Can't Hide" Tone
What guitar did Pantera use on "I Can't Hide"?
Pantera tracked "I Can't Hide" on a Dean ML Select Classic (released 1997). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "I Can't Hide" need?
On Randall RG100ES: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "I Can't Hide" without a Randall RG100ES?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Can't Hide" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
What pedals are on "I Can't Hide"?
The original signal chain for "I Can't Hide" runs through MXR M109S Six Band Graphic EQ. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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