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Trust Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Y2KV (Dave Mustaine signature, used in studio for 'Trust' solo)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, likely by Dave Friedman)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1997. Mustaine used his Jackson Y2KV with Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge for solos on 'Cryptic Writings', including 'Trust'. Amp was a Marshall Super Lead, likely modded for extra gain. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio solo. Cabinet likely Marshall 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s. Effects primarily from pedals, not amp.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5
Gain7.5
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss MT-2 Metal Zone · distortion
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Jackson Y2KV → Boss MT-2 Metal Zone → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded) → Marshall 4x12 cab
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Tone Character
- ripping, tearing lead tones
- searing, saturated solo sound
- tight, percussive attack
- singing sustain
- aggressive palm muting
- articulate high end
- focused midrange
- modern thrash metal clarity
- slightly scooped lows
- cutting, present solo tone
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio knob settings for 'Trust' solo found; amp/pedal settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Megadeth studio setups.
- Jackson Y2KV with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup is confirmed for solos on 'Cryptic Writings', but not 100% confirmed for 'Trust' solo specifically.
- Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead modded by Friedman is inferred from Premier Guitar and typical Mustaine studio rigs of the era.
- Delay is clearly audible in the solo, but exact pedal model not confirmed; included as 'Delay pedal (model unknown)'.
- Presence and reverb settings are estimated based on typical Marshall and Megadeth tones; no direct source.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Megadeth's 'Trust' solo section features a tight, articulate high-gain tone typical of late-90s Mustaine, likely using a Marshall or modified amp with scooped mids, tight bass, and pronounced treble/presence for clarity. The tone is dry (no reverb), matching the era's production and genre conventions.