Riff Tone
I'll Get Even
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Dave Mustaine signature, likely used on Cryptic Writings sessions)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (likely with a Marshall 4x12 cab, as per Megadeth's 1990s studio rig)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge), Seymour Duncan '59 (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1997 (Cryptic Writings). No direct evidence for pedals or effects specific to this song; gear inferred from era and known studio setups. Song is tuned to A=445hz, slightly sharp of standard. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped but present midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackclear note separationslightly bright top endfocused low endminimal ambiencecompressed, modern metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms and clear note separation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Dave Mustaine signature, likely used on Cryptic Writings sessions)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (likely with a Marshall 4x12 cab, as per Megadeth's 1990s studio rig)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge), Seymour Duncan '59 (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1997 (Cryptic Writings). No direct evidence for pedals or effects specific to this song; gear inferred from era and known studio setups. Song is tuned to A=445hz, slightly sharp of standard. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped but present midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackclear note separationslightly bright top endfocused low endminimal ambiencecompressed, modern metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms and clear note separation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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