Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 settings
Holy Wars settings for Peavey Vypyr VIP 2
Megadeth · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Peavey Vypyr VIP 2, select the BRITISH (Red) preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap tempo 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-08
- Preset / mode
- BRITISH (Red)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap tempo
- 0
- P1 p2 buttons
- 0
- Effects encoder
- 0
- Instrument type
- 0
- Stompbox encoder
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for clarity and punch.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a staccato feel in your riffing for rhythmic precision.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 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 VIP 2 for Holy Wars?
Start from the BRITISH (Red) preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap tempo 0.
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?
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
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- For Whom the Bell Tolls · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whiskey In the Jar · 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.