Solo Tone

Let There Be Shred

Megadeth

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson King V Custom (Teemu Mäntysaari signature or similar, as used on Megadeth's 2024 studio recordings)

AmpMarshall JVM410H (typical for modern Megadeth studio recordings, high-gain Marshall stack, no direct source for this song but consistent with recent Megadeth studio/live rigs)

PickupsFishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (active, ceramic bridge, alnico neck, as per Teemu Mäntysaari's known setup in 2024)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid4

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Teemu Mäntysaari on lead for the solo section. No explicit confirmation of exact amp/pickup model for this track, but based on artist's 2024 rig and visual evidence from Guitar World and live appearances. No evidence of additional preamp pedals or amp modelers in the studio signal chain for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight and articulatehigh-gain saturationsinging sustaincrisp attackfocused midsbright and cuttingpercussive low endminimal ambiencemodern metal clarityaggressive palm muting

Difficulty

The solo requires expert-level technique, including rapid alternate picking, advanced legato, and precise timing at a fast tempo, characteristic of modern Megadeth lead work.

Sources

New Megadeth song Let There Be Shred celebrates shred guitar | Guitar World Teemu Mäntysaari shreds Megadeth while ice skating | Guitar World megadeth tone - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar megadeth settings - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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