GuitarDistortedRiff
Peace Sells Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1980s · metal
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Original Recording
Guitar
BC Rich Bich (early 1980s, stock pickups)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge position, humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for Peace Sells album era. No evidence of pedals or effects used for rhythm/riff section; all distortion from amp. Pickup and amp model confirmed by multiple sources and era photos. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature models used on this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids3.5
Bass5.5
Gain7
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- dry, immediate attack
- articulate note separation
- crunchy, saturated distortion
- focused low end
- bright, cutting treble
- minimal ambience
- fast, staccato rhythm
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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