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Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track) Guitar Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
B.C. Rich Bich
Pickups
B.C. Rich stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio Super Distortion or similar, era-correct high-output humbuckers)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1984-1985 era. Dave Mustaine used B.C. Rich Bich guitars and Marshall JCM800 amps for the 'Killing Is My Business...' sessions and era. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for this specific bonus track, but this matches the documented rig for Megadeth's earliest recordings. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this track.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass5.5
Gain7.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- articulate note separation
- crisp, biting treble
- chunky low end
- fast, staccato riffing
- minimal ambience
- dry, focused sound