Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings
Holy Wars settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Fender '65 Twin Reverb, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Bright switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Bright switch
- 1
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for clarity in the riff.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a staccato feel to match the original riff's intensity.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Twin Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars 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 Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings for Holy Wars?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars?
Guitar: Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Wars on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender '65 Twin Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 午夜猶明 · Who Cares Band & Üne SONG
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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.