15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings
Symphony of Destruction settings for 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Symphony of Destruction" distorted tone on a 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music, set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5. Use the bridge humbucker (growl + articulation) pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-09-29
- Pickup
- Bridge humbucker (growl + articulation)
15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a strong attack and clarity in your notes.
- Experiment with your right-hand position to find the sweet spot for aggressive tones.
- Adjust your EQ settings slightly during play to find the best balance for your specific room acoustics.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music actually has.
- Bass
- Jackson King V (likely custom shop, 1992 era, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp (studio recording, 1992)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get Symphony of Destruction adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings for Symphony of Destruction?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5.
Which pickup should I use for Symphony of Destruction?
Bridge humbucker (growl + articulation).
What gear did Megadeth use on Symphony of Destruction?
Bass: Jackson King V (likely custom shop, 1992 era, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp (studio recording, 1992).
Will these settings work with my bass?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.