Positive Grid Spark settings
Holy Wars settings for Positive Grid Spark
Megadeth · adapted 43 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark, set Gain 7.5, Master 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-11-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Mod
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
- Focus on crisp pick attack for articulation.
- Maintain a fast, staccato playing style for the riff.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 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 are the best Positive Grid Spark settings for Holy Wars?
Set Gain 7.5, Master 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 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?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson Dinky. 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 Positive Grid Spark
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.