Solo Tone

Poisonous Shadows

Megadeth

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model not specified, but used by Ryan Wariner for the solo recording)

AmpDave Mustaine's rig (exact amp model not specified, likely Marshall or Fractal Axe-Fx based on era and Mustaine's known studio rigs)

PickupsHumbuckers (stock Gibson Les Paul pickups, exact model not specified)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2015-2016 (Dystopia album sessions). Ryan Wariner played the solo using his Gibson Les Paul plugged into Dave Mustaine's rig. No explicit amp or pedal model is confirmed for this solo; no live/tour rig info is relevant.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and fluidclear articulationslightly ambientmodern metal claritytouch-sensitivemelodic phrasinghigh-gain saturationnot overly scoopedexpressive vibrato

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate slide technique, accurate intonation, and expressive phrasing, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Ryan Wariner is session guitarist for Ann Wilson & Dave Mustaine

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