Zoom G5n settings
Holy Wars settings for Zoom G5n
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Zoom G5n, use the MS800 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-10-26
- Amp model
- MS800 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 2distortionRat-DistVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 3overdriveTS-DriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight articulation.
- Focus on crisp pick attack to enhance clarity in fast riffs.
- Maintain a staccato playing style to achieve the percussive feel.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G5n 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 G5n for Holy Wars?
Use the MS800 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Noise Gate, Rat-Dist, 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 Ibanez RG. 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 G5n
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Creep · Radiohead
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.