Zoom G1 FOUR settings
Holy Wars settings for Zoom G1 FOUR
Megadeth · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Zoom G1 FOUR, use the MS 800 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-09
- Amp model
- MS 800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1distortionExtremeDSGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoiseGateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveTS DriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve a percussive sound.
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation in fast riffs.
- Maintain a staccato feel in your playing to replicate the original riff's tightness.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1 FOUR 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 Zoom G1 FOUR for Holy Wars?
Use the MS 800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by ExtremeDS, NoiseGate, TS Drive.
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 Squier 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 Zoom G1 FOUR
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Even Flow · Pearl Jam
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.