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Riff Tone

Lucretia

Megadeth

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich USA Handcrafted ST Legacy Electric Guitar
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge), DiMarzio PAF (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass4
mid2.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1989-1990 for 'Rust in Peace'. Gear confirmed for album era, not live. No evidence of alternate amp or guitar for riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackarticulate and cleardry, minimal ambiencefocused low endhigh-gain saturationfast, precise picking responseclassic thrash metal rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise timing, typical of advanced thrash metal rhythm playing.

Sources

B.C. Rich USA Handcrafted ST Legacy Electric Guitar - What To Know & Where To Buy | EquipboardMegadeth Rust in Peace tone? - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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