Solo Tone
Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)
Megadeth
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely used for solo)
AmpMarshall JCM 900
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker, stock in KE1)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4
treble7.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004 remix of original 1990 session. Friedman used Jackson KE1 with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup. Amp is Marshall JCM 900, as referenced in multiple tone guides and presets for this song. No evidence of live/touring gear or modern digital rigs for this era/remix.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainscooped midsarticulate high endaggressive attackfluid legatoprecise note separationcutting lead presencehigh outputslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo is extremely technical, requiring high-speed alternate picking, intricate legato, and precise articulation at a fast tempo, making it suitable only for advanced players.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely used for solo)
AmpMarshall JCM 900
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker, stock in KE1)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4
treble7.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004 remix of original 1990 session. Friedman used Jackson KE1 with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup. Amp is Marshall JCM 900, as referenced in multiple tone guides and presets for this song. No evidence of live/touring gear or modern digital rigs for this era/remix.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainscooped midsarticulate high endaggressive attackfluid legatoprecise note separationcutting lead presencehigh outputslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo is extremely technical, requiring high-speed alternate picking, intricate legato, and precise articulation at a fast tempo, making it suitable only for advanced players.
Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
- Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) on Fender Champion 50XL
- Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) on Boss Katana
- Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
- Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) on Fender Mustang LT25
- Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) on Orange Crush 20RT
- Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
- Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) on Blackstar ID:Core 40 V4
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