Mooer GE200 settings
Holy Wars settings for Mooer GE200
Megadeth · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Mooer GE200, use the JCM 800 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-08
- Amp model
- JCM 800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionSHREDGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNOISE KILLERRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 3overdrivePURE BOOSTGain 2 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve a percussive attack.
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity in fast, staccato riffs.
- Maintain a consistent tempo to keep the riff tight and focused.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer GE200 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 amp model should I use on the Mooer GE200 for Holy Wars?
Use the JCM 800 (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by SHRED, NOISE KILLER, PURE BOOST.
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 Fender Stratocaster. 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 Mooer GE200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Paranoid Android · Radiohead
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Time to Surrender · Winger
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.