Solo Tone

Poison Was the Cure

Megadeth

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used on Rust in Peace)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, studio recording era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker), Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 (neck humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990, Rust in Peace album. Friedman was known to use his Jackson signature with Seymour Duncan pickups and Marshall JCM800 amps for solos on this album. No direct source confirms pedal use for this solo, but this is the most documented setup for the era and album.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainrazor-sharp attackarticulate note separationhigh-gain saturationcutting lead presencemetallic edgefast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

The solo is highly technical, requiring fast alternate picking, precise palm muting, and advanced phrasing, making it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Watch Megadeth rehearse Hangar 18, Symphony Of Destruction ...

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