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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