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Riff Tone

Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)

Megadeth

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson King V (likely custom shop, 24 frets, 1990 era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1990, used on Rust in Peace sessions)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge), Seymour Duncan Jazz (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Rust in Peace' (1990), 2004 remix uses original tracks. Clean intro/riff section is played on the neck pickup of a Jackson King V with Seymour Duncan Jazz or JB humbucker, into a Marshall JCM800. No evidence of live gear or later signature models being used on the original studio recording.

Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and articulatewarm and slightly compressedglassy attacktight and percussivebright but not harshminimal breakupstudio-polished cleanno chorus or modulationsubtle reverb for spaceneck humbucker fullness

Difficulty

The clean riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast tempo, need for precise picking and muting, and maintaining clarity without distortion.

Sources

Complete Guide to Megadeth 'Holy Wars...The Punishment Due'Dave Mustaine's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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