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I Thought I Knew It All Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson King V (likely custom shop, early-mid 1990s spec)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB (SH-4) bridge humbucker
Amp
Marshall 6100LM (Marshall Anniversary head, used on Youthanasia sessions)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1994. Dave Mustaine used Jackson King V guitars with Seymour Duncan JB pickups for rhythm tracks on 'Youthanasia'. The Marshall 6100LM was confirmed as the main amp for this album's rhythm tones. No evidence of live or modern digital rigs for this era/song. No evidence of additional boost/OD pedals for the main riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- saturated but clear
- articulate note separation
- focused low end
- slightly scooped mids
- crisp treble bite
- minimal ambience
- classic thrash rhythm
- high-gain saturation