GuitarToneAdapt
HomeTones › Peace Sells

Peace Sells Guitar Tone — Megadeth

Exact amp settings for every part of “Peace Sells”, a metal 1980s track by Megadeth.

Peace Sells by Megadeth has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely unmodded. 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

Peace Sells — Solo · Distorted

Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely unmodded
Gain 7.5Bass 6Mid 3.5Treble 7.5Presence 6Reverb 0
Full settings, gear & signal chain →
Riff · Distorted

Peace Sells — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers
Gain 7Bass 5.5Mid 3.5Treble 7.5Presence 6Reverb 0
Full settings, gear & signal chain →

Match Peace Sells on your own gear

ToneAdapt translates these settings to your exact amp, guitar and pedals — free.

Open ToneAdapt →

More from Megadeth

Metal tone starting points

Tones by character

Peace Sells guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for Peace Sells by Megadeth?

The main part uses gain 7.5, bass 6, mid 3.5, treble 7.5, presence 6, reverb 0 (out of 10) on the Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely unmodded. Peace Sells 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 Peace Sells?

These tones were built around Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely unmodded, Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the Peace Sells tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in Peace Sells?

Peace Sells 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 Peace Sells 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.