Solo Tone

Symphony of Destruction

Megadeth

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1992 era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (SH-4) humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6.5

mid4

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Boss SD-1 or Tube Screamer type)

Notes

Studio recording, 1992. Marty Friedman played the solo on the album version using his Jackson KE1 with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge. Amp is a Marshall JCM800 2203, likely boosted with an overdrive pedal for solos. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the solo; tone is dry, tight, and high-gain. Settings are for studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive palm mutingarticulate and cuttingfocused midrangesharp attackminimal ambiencehigh-gain saturationclear note separationdry, direct solo sound

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking and legato technique, expressive phrasing, and precise articulation to match Marty Friedman's unique style and the song's high-gain, articulate lead tone.

Sources

Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Marty Friedman | Equipboard Dave Mustaine's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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