IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 settings
Holy Wars settings for IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5
Megadeth · adapted 17 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5, select the British Lead 800 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Flying V · updated 2026-11-07
- Preset / mode
- British Lead 800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for percussive attack.
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity in fast riffs.
- Maintain a consistent staccato rhythm for tightness.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 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 IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 for Holy Wars?
Start from the British Lead 800 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 Epiphone Flying V. 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
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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.