Riff Tone

United Abominations

Megadeth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarDean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature (likely United Abominations model, but possibly B.C. Rich Warlock as seen in some era photos)

AmpLine 6 Dave Mustaine Signature Head (prototype, digital, based on 1967 Marshall Plexi, with built-in effects)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Dave Mustaine LiveWire active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2006-2007. Amp was a Line 6 Dave Mustaine signature prototype, used for the United Abominations album. Guitar likely Dean VMNT with Seymour Duncan LiveWire pickups, but some sources mention B.C. Rich Warlock as possible secondary. Effects were primarily from the amp or rack, not stompboxes.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midsarticulate pick attackhigh-gain saturationcrisp high endfocused low endmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencedry, punchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight synchronization and complex rhythm patterns typical of modern Megadeth. This demands advanced right-hand technique and stamina.

Sources

Dave Mustaine's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Megadeth – United Abominations - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...

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