Marshall MG15R Gold settings
Tornado of Souls settings for Marshall MG15R Gold
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Tornado of Souls" solo tone on a Marshall MG15R Gold, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Clean volume 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson King V JS32 · updated 2026-03-28
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15R Gold knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Clean volume
- 0
- Overdrive volume
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Focus on fluid legato runs to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.
- Maintain a tight pick attack to ensure clarity and articulation in your notes.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15R Gold actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used for rhythm/riff on Rust in Peace)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (head, likely with rack preamp/boost, as per era and sources)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tornado of Souls 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 MG15R Gold settings for Tornado of Souls?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Clean volume 0.
Which pickup should I use for Tornado of Souls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Megadeth use on Tornado of Souls?
Guitar: Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used for rhythm/riff on Rust in Peace). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (head, likely with rack preamp/boost, as per era and sources).
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.
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- Tornado of Souls on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 2
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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.