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How to get Megadeth's guitar tone

Megadeth across 9 famous tones — mostly through Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp, Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Marshall JCM800 2203 head, Marshall JCM800 2203, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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Megadeth's go-to amps

Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp ×1Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet ×1Marshall JCM800 2203 head ×1Marshall JCM800 2203 ×1

9 famous Megadeth tones

Tornado of Souls
gain 8 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due
gain 8 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Symphony of Destruction
gain 7.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 4 · treble 7
In My Darkest Hour
gain 7.5 · bass 5 · mid 5.5 · treble 6.5
Hangar 18
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7.5
Peace Sells
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 3.5 · treble 7.5
Hangar 18
gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 7.5
Hangar 18 (2004 Remix)
gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 4 · treble 7
Peace Sells
gain 7 · bass 5.5 · mid 3.5 · treble 7.5

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How to get Megadeth's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Megadeth use?

Averaged across 9 of their tones: gain 7.5, bass 5.5, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Megadeth?

They favour Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp, Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Marshall JCM800 2203 head, Marshall JCM800 2203 with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Megadeth's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp, Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Marshall JCM800 2203 head, Marshall JCM800 2203 and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 7.5, bass 5.5, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 9 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Megadeth's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.