Marshall Code 50 settings
Holy Wars settings for Marshall Code 50
Megadeth · adapted 20 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson King V JS32 · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Cabinet on (1960 (4x12, G12-T75))
- Power amp on (Classic Marshall 100W (EL34))
- Noise gate on
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for percussive attack.
- Use a fast, staccato picking technique for clarity.
- Maintain aggressive dynamics to capture the original tone.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 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 Marshall Code 50 settings for Holy Wars?
Set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7.
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 King V JS32. 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 Marshall Code 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.