Amp settings
Symphony of Destruction settings for Amp
Megadeth · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Symphony of Destruction" distorted tone on a Amp, set Gain 5.5, Drive 3, Bass 5, Mid 7.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the both pickups balanced (pj blend, slightly favoring p for pun pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-10-04
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced (PJ blend, slightly favoring P for pun
Amp knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a pick for a more aggressive attack to achieve the desired grit.
- Experiment with the balance of the pickups to find the sweet spot for your tone.
- Adjust the gain and drive settings to find the right amount of overdrive without losing clarity.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Amp 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 Amp settings for Symphony of Destruction?
Set Gain 5.5, Drive 3, Bass 5, Mid 7.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.
Which pickup should I use for Symphony of Destruction?
Both pickups balanced (PJ blend, slightly favoring P for pun.
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.
Symphony of Destruction on other amps
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- Symphony of Destruction on Fender Rumble 100 · 6
- Symphony of Destruction on Fender Rumble 25 · 5
- Symphony of Destruction on Fender Rumble 40 · 4
- Symphony of Destruction on Ampeg SVT · 4
- Symphony of Destruction on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 3
- Symphony of Destruction on Boss Katana · 3
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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.