Solo Tone
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly (USA, black, one humbucker, as seen in 'Holy Wars...The Punishment Due' video, Marty Friedman solo section)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (studio, 1990, Rust In Peace sessions)
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker, likely for solo section)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Marty Friedman solo section. Guitar confirmed via video and Equipboard. Amp confirmed via Equipboard and era-typical usage. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature models used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatehigh-gain saturationaggressive pick attacksinging sustainslightly scooped midsbright and cutting highstight low endminimal reverb for clarityfast alternate picking claritymetal solo articulation
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert-level due to its extremely fast alternate picking, complex phrasing, and technical demands on precision and stamina.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly (USA, black, one humbucker, as seen in 'Holy Wars...The Punishment Due' video, Marty Friedman solo section)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (studio, 1990, Rust In Peace sessions)
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker, likely for solo section)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Marty Friedman solo section. Guitar confirmed via video and Equipboard. Amp confirmed via Equipboard and era-typical usage. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature models used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatehigh-gain saturationaggressive pick attacksinging sustainslightly scooped midsbright and cutting highstight low endminimal reverb for clarityfast alternate picking claritymetal solo articulation
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert-level due to its extremely fast alternate picking, complex phrasing, and technical demands on precision and stamina.
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due settings for your amp
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