Riff Tone
Five Magics (2004 Remix)
Megadeth
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker) or Dave Mustaine signature pickups
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid3.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez or Boss Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive)
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004 remix of 'Rust In Peace'. Guitar is Jackson King V with bridge humbucker. Amp is Marshall JCM800 2203 through Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion V30 speakers. Pedals include an overdrive (likely Ibanez TS9 or Boss SD-1) and a noise gate. Settings are for the heavy riff section, not live.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate high-endtight low endfast note definitioncrisp attackpunchy rhythmclear pick articulation
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Five Magics' requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with complex rhythm changes and tight synchronization, making it highly challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker) or Dave Mustaine signature pickups
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid3.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez or Boss Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive)
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004 remix of 'Rust In Peace'. Guitar is Jackson King V with bridge humbucker. Amp is Marshall JCM800 2203 through Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion V30 speakers. Pedals include an overdrive (likely Ibanez TS9 or Boss SD-1) and a noise gate. Settings are for the heavy riff section, not live.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate high-endtight low endfast note definitioncrisp attackpunchy rhythmclear pick articulation
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Five Magics' requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with complex rhythm changes and tight synchronization, making it highly challenging for most players.
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