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Tornado of Souls Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990 era)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB (SH-4) humbucker in bridge position
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1990, Rust In Peace album. Friedman played the main riff on his Jackson Kelly with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge, through a Marshall JCM800. No evidence of pedals for the riff section; Friedman and Mustaine both ran straight into the amp for rhythm/riff parts. Settings are based on direct source quotes and typical genre/era usage.
Amp Settings
Mids3.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence7
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- articulate note separation
- chunky low end
- crisp high end
- dry, focused tone
- minimal ambience
- fast attack