Sonicake Matribox II Pro settings
Holy Wars settings for Sonicake Matribox II Pro
Megadeth · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Sonicake Matribox II Pro, use the Brit 800 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, 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 Schecter Synyster Gates Custom · updated 2026-09-30
- Amp model
- Brit 800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionDark Mouse (ProCo Rat)Gain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2boostM-Boost (MXR Micro Amp)Gain 5 · Level 8
- 3noise gateGate 1 (ISP Decimator)Release 4 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight articulation.
- Focus on a crisp pick attack to enhance clarity in fast riffs.
- Maintain a staccato playing style to achieve the percussive effect.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Sonicake Matribox II Pro 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 Sonicake Matribox II Pro for Holy Wars?
Use the Brit 800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Dark Mouse (ProCo Rat), M-Boost (MXR Micro Amp), Gate 1 (ISP Decimator).
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 Schecter Synyster Gates Custom. 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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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- NO PAIN · Silica Gel
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
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.