Vox Valvetronix VT40+ settings
Holy Wars settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40+
Megadeth · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT40+, select the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Power level 10, Noise reduction 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-22
- Preset / mode
- MYTHIC CRUNCH
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Vox Valvetronix VT40+ knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Power level
- 10
- Noise reduction
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for percussive attack.
- Focus on crisp pick attack for clarity in fast riffs.
- Maintain a staccato feel in your playing for aggressive articulation.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT40+ 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 Vox Valvetronix VT40+ for Holy Wars?
Start from the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Power level 10, Noise reduction 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
Popular songs on the Vox Valvetronix VT40+
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Sobredosis de T.V. (En Vivo) · Soda Stereo
- Te Hacen Falta Vítaminas · Soda Stereo
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Walk · Pantera
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
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.