Marshall MG30FX settings
Symphony of Destruction settings for Marshall MG30FX
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Symphony of Destruction" riff tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Electric Guitar - Snow White · updated 2026-10-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-10
Marshall MG30FX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the chunkiness in the tone.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson King V (likely custom shop, 1992 era, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp (studio recording, 1992)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Symphony of Destruction 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 Symphony of Destruction?
Set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Symphony of Destruction?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Symphony of Destruction?
Guitar: Jackson King V (likely custom shop, 1992 era, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp (studio recording, 1992).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Electric Guitar - Snow White. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Symphony of Destruction on other amps
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- Symphony of Destruction on Fender Rumble 40 · 4
- Symphony of Destruction on Ampeg SVT · 4
- Symphony of Destruction on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 3
- Symphony of Destruction on Boss Katana · 3
More Megadeth on the Marshall MG30FX
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- 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.