Solo Tone

Take No Prisoners (2004 Remix)

Megadeth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, used on Rust In Peace sessions)

AmpBogner Triple Giant preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio rack setup for Rust In Peace era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid3.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990 (original session, also used for 2004 remix). Gear confirmed for solos by Marty Friedman on Rust In Peace. No evidence of live/tour gear or later signature models for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainsharp attackarticulate lead tonehigh-gain saturationclear note separationtight low-endslightly compressed

Difficulty

The solo is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate picking patterns, and Marty's signature phrasing, requiring advanced technique and precision.

Sources

Megadeth – Rust In Peace - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Megadeth (Dave Mustaine) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Take No Prisoners Megadeth Lesson - Dave Mustaine's Part

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