Solo Tone

Hangar 18 (2004 Remix)

Megadeth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely used on 2004 remix as on original recording)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge, humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2004 remix of Rust in Peace. No direct evidence of gear change from original 1990 session for the 2004 remix; sources confirm JCM800 and Jackson Kelly with JB bridge pickup for solos. No evidence of additional pedals or rack effects specific to the 2004 remix. Friedman played the solos; Mustaine played rhythm. No evidence of live rig or modern digital gear on this studio remix.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midssinging sustainaggressive pick attackarticulate note separationsharp, biting treblefluid legato runsminimal ambient reverbcrisp palm-muted chugshigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

The solo features expert-level speed, technical complexity, and advanced phrasing, requiring mastery of alternate picking, legato, and sweep picking at a very fast tempo.

Sources

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and Kiko Loureiro - Premier Guitar The 50 greatest solos of all time: 30-21 - Guitar World Hangar 18 guitar tone is ass compared to the other songs - Reddit

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