Marshall MG30FX settings
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due settings for Marshall MG30FX
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" solo tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-05-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Marshall MG30FX knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the OD2 mode for a heavier, more saturated tone suited for solos.
- Adjust the presence to around 6-7 for a bright and cutting high end.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars... The Punishment Due 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 MG30FX settings for Holy Wars... The Punishment Due?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars... The Punishment Due?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars... The Punishment Due?
Guitar: Jackson KV1 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 Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due 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.