Vox VX15 GT settings
Holy Wars settings for Vox VX15 GT
Megadeth · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Vox VX15 GT, select the BRIT 800 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Power Level 9, Amp Selector 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-12
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Vox VX15 GT knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Power Level
- 9
- Amp Selector
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for percussive attack.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Keep the riffs staccato and precise.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox VX15 GT 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 VX15 GT for Holy Wars?
Start from the BRIT 800 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Power Level 9, Amp Selector 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 HSS Stratocaster. 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 VX15 GT
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Iron Man · 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.