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Lucretia Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman's signature, likely used for Rust in Peace era solos)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JCM 800 2203 (studio recording, 1990)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1990. Gear based on known Rust in Peace session details and era-specific interviews. No direct source for Lucretia solo, but Friedman used Jackson Kelly with JB in bridge and JCM800 for Rust in Peace solos. No evidence of pedal use for solo, only amp distortion.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass5.5
Gain7.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- singing sustain
- articulate pick attack
- fast note definition
- aggressive palm muting
- cutting upper mids
- slightly scooped mids
- minimal ambience
- harmonic overtones
- dry, focused studio sound