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Solo Tone
Addicted to Chaos
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990s studio model)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (1960AV, Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (Youthanasia album). Friedman used his signature Jackson Kelly with Seymour Duncan pickups. Amp was a Marshall JCM800, no evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this solo. Effects inferred from sources and audio.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive pick attackfocused midrangearticulate note separationslightly scooped midscrisp high-end bitecontrolled feedbackharmonic clarityfluid legato
Difficulty
The solo features fast picking, wide bends, and complex phrasing typical of Marty Friedman's style, demanding advanced technique and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990s studio model)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (1960AV, Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (Youthanasia album). Friedman used his signature Jackson Kelly with Seymour Duncan pickups. Amp was a Marshall JCM800, no evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this solo. Effects inferred from sources and audio.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive pick attackfocused midrangearticulate note separationslightly scooped midscrisp high-end bitecontrolled feedbackharmonic clarityfluid legato
Difficulty
The solo features fast picking, wide bends, and complex phrasing typical of Marty Friedman's style, demanding advanced technique and control.