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Rust In Peace... Polaris Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson King V (custom, 1990, Dave Mustaine signature)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB (SH-4) bridge humbucker
Amp
Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, likely by Mike Soldano or Lee Jackson)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for Rust In Peace album sessions. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for riff section. No pedalboard evidence for riff section, only amp and guitar.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass5.5
Gain7.5
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- mid-heavy but clear
- razor-sharp attack
- articulate note separation
- minimal ambience
- fast, staccato riffing
- scooped but present mids
- crisp high end