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STL AmpHub settings

Holy Wars settings for STL AmpHub

Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a STL AmpHub, select the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Cab blend 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-10-11

Preset / mode
SUPER ROCK
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

STL AmpHub knobs

Gain
7.5
Bass
5
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Presence
6
Cab blend
5
Ir loader
0
Noise gate
4
Input volume
7
Output volume
6
Fx tail spillover
0

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on crisp pick attack to enhance articulation.
  • Keep the riff staccato and aggressive for maximum impact.

The original rig

What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your STL AmpHub 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
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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 STL AmpHub for Holy Wars?

Start from the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Cab blend 5.

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.

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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.