EVH 5150 Iconic settings
Peace Sells settings for EVH 5150 Iconic
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Peace Sells" riff tone on a EVH 5150 Iconic, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 3.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS32 King V · updated 2026-05-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
EVH 5150 Iconic knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Burn
- 0
- Boost
- 0
- Overdrive
- 1
- Noise gate
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, chugging riffs.
- Focus on picking dynamics to emphasize the attack.
- Experiment with finger placement for different tonal nuances.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
EVH 5150 Iconic knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Burn
- 1
- Boost
- 5
- Overdrive
- 0
- Noise gate
- 4
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for crisp articulation.
- Focus on palm muting for tight rhythm sections.
- Incorporate fast alternate picking for the solo runs.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your EVH 5150 Iconic actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson King V (likely custom, early prototype or production, used by Dave Mustaine on Peace Sells recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers, likely DeCuir cab per era sources)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Peace Sells adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EVH 5150 Iconic settings for Peace Sells?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 3.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Peace Sells?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Peace Sells?
Guitar: Jackson King V (likely custom, early prototype or production, used by Dave Mustaine on Peace Sells recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers, likely DeCuir cab per era sources).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS32 King V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Peace Sells on other amps
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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.