Fender Mustang II (v.2) settings
Holy Wars settings for Fender Mustang II (v.2)
Megadeth · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Fender Mustang II (v.2), select the British '80s preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-07-22
- Preset / mode
- British '80s
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang II (v.2) knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for clarity and punch.
- Use aggressive picking for a sharp attack on each note.
- Maintain a staccato feel to emphasize the riff's rhythm.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang II (v.2) 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 preset should I use on the Fender Mustang II (v.2) for Holy Wars?
Start from the British '80s preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG. 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 Mustang II (v.2)
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Iris · Goo Goo Dolls
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.