Yamaha THR5 settings
Holy Wars settings for Yamaha THR5
Megadeth · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Yamaha THR5, select the Brit Hi preset, then set Gain 7.5, Reverb 0, Effect 0, Dly rev 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha ERG121C · updated 2026-09-22
- Preset / mode
- Brit Hi
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Yamaha THR5 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Effect
- 0
- Dly rev
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
- Focus on crisp pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a fast, staccato riffing style for clarity.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR5 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 Yamaha THR5 for Holy Wars?
Start from the Brit Hi preset, then set Gain 7.5, Reverb 0, Effect 0, Dly rev 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 Yamaha ERG121C. 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 Yamaha THR5
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- It's Not a Fashion Statement It's a Deathwish · My Chemical Romance
- Plug In Baby · Muse
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Kuroi Namida · ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi' NANA(BLACK STONES)
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.