Riff Tone

Angry Again

Megadeth

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson King V (likely Dave Mustaine signature or custom shop, 1993 era)

AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, likely with a boost/overdrive in front)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (SH-4) humbucker in bridge position

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1993. Gear based on era-correct interviews and photos; no direct source specifies exact pedals or amp settings for 'Angry Again' studio session. Mustaine was known for using Jackson King V guitars with Seymour Duncan JB pickups and Marshall amps in this period. No evidence of live digital modelers or modern gear for the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackfocused low endcrisp high endminimal ambiencemetallic edgedry, punchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, with tight rhythmic accuracy and rapid transitions, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine is using Neural DSP's Quad Cortex

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