Peavey Vypyr 75 settings
Holy Wars settings for Peavey Vypyr 75
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Peavey Vypyr 75, select the XXX Lead preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Power sponge 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-08-19
- Preset / mode
- XXX Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Peavey Vypyr 75 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Power sponge
- 8
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
- Focus on crisp pick attack for articulation.
- Keep riffs staccato and aggressive.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey Vypyr 75 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 preset should I use on the Peavey Vypyr 75 for Holy Wars?
Start from the XXX Lead preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Power sponge 8.
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 Epiphone 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 on other amps
Popular songs on the Peavey Vypyr 75
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
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.