Solo Tone

Lucretia (2004 Remix)

Megadeth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely 1990s model)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (modded, studio recording)

PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely for solo boost)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Lucretia (2004 Remix)'. Gear based on known Rust in Peace-era studio setup, as no explicit 2004 remix session gear details are available. Friedman used the Jackson KE1 with JB pickup and Marshall JCM800 for solos on the original album. No evidence of different gear for the 2004 remix.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and percussivearticulate lead linesaggressive pick attackclear note separationfluid legato runscutting upper midsslightly scooped rhythm, but mids present for leadshigh-gain saturationmetal solo clarity

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced technical skill, including fast alternate picking, fluid legato, and precise phrasing across the neck, making it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Megadeth Guitar Tone Tutorial: Get That Iconic Sound | TikTok Can I get help on getting, the tone I'm looking for?(Megadeth) - Reddit

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