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Hangar 18 Guitar Tone — Megadeth

Exact amp settings for every part of “Hangar 18”, a metal 1990s track by Megadeth.

Hangar 18 by Megadeth has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording. Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Solo · Distorted

Hangar 18 — Solo · Distorted

Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording
Gain 7.5Bass 6Mid 4Treble 7.5Presence 6.5Reverb 0
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Riff · Distorted

Hangar 18 — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Marshall JCM 800 (studio recording
Gain 7.5Bass 5.5Mid 4.5Treble 7.5Presence 6.5Reverb 1
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Hangar 18 guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for Hangar 18 by Megadeth?

The main part uses gain 7.5, bass 6, mid 4, treble 7.5, presence 6.5, reverb 0 (out of 10) on the Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording. Hangar 18 has 2 documented parts (Solo · Distorted, Riff · Distorted) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in Hangar 18?

These tones were built around Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, Marshall JCM 800 (studio recording. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the Hangar 18 tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in Hangar 18?

Hangar 18 by Megadeth has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Solo · Distorted, Riff · Distorted. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the Hangar 18 guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.