GuitarDistortedRiff
Mechanix Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
B.C. Rich Bich
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge), DiMarzio PAF (neck)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1984-1985 for 'Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!'. Dave Mustaine confirmed use of B.C. Rich Bich and Marshall JCM800 for this era. No evidence of additional pedals or rack effects for the riff section; distortion from amp. No evidence of effects loop or studio re-amping for the riff. All evidence points to a straight guitar-amp setup for the main rhythm/riff.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- razor-sharp pick attack
- dry and immediate
- articulate and fast
- biting high end
- focused low end
- minimal ambience