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Youthanasia Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson King V Pro
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB (SH-4) bridge humbucker
Amp
Custom Audio Electronics CAE 3+ SE preamp → VHT 2150 power amp → Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30s
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed for Youthanasia album sessions. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio rhythm tracks. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- high-gain saturation
- scooped but present mids
- articulate pick attack
- chunky low end
- clear note separation
- slightly compressed
- modern metal rhythm clarity
- minimal ambience
- focused, aggressive rhythm