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Riff Tone
Architecture of Aggression
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (likely custom, as used by Dave Mustaine in early 1990s studio sessions)
AmpCAE 3+ SE Preamp into VHT 2150 Power Amp (as used on 'Countdown to Extinction' studio album)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Countdown to Extinction' album sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for clean sections. No evidence of pedal use for clean tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateclear note separationslightly compressedminimal reverbno breakup or distortionpresent pick attacknot glassy or scoopedstudio-polishednot warm or jazzyfocused midrange
Difficulty
The clean riff requires intermediate-level control for tight, noise-free articulation and precise picking, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (likely custom, as used by Dave Mustaine in early 1990s studio sessions)
AmpCAE 3+ SE Preamp into VHT 2150 Power Amp (as used on 'Countdown to Extinction' studio album)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Countdown to Extinction' album sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for clean sections. No evidence of pedal use for clean tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateclear note separationslightly compressedminimal reverbno breakup or distortionpresent pick attacknot glassy or scoopedstudio-polishednot warm or jazzyfocused midrange
Difficulty
The clean riff requires intermediate-level control for tight, noise-free articulation and precise picking, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.