Hotone Ampero II Stage settings
Holy Wars settings for Hotone Ampero II Stage
Megadeth · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Hotone Ampero II Stage, use the Super Zep amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-10-23
- Amp model
- Super Zep
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionGovernorGain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 8
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveGreen DriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve sharp articulation.
- Maintain a fast, staccato picking style for the riff.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Hotone Ampero II Stage 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 amp model should I use on the Hotone Ampero II Stage for Holy Wars?
Use the Super Zep (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Governor, Noise Gate, Green Drive.
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 Jackson Dinky. 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 Hotone Ampero II Stage
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.