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Riff Tone
Countdown to Extinction
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V STD Pro (Japan, early 1990s)
AmpCustom Audio Electronics CAE 3+ SE preamp → VHT 2150 Stereo Power Amp → Marshall 1960BV 4x12 Cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Countdown to Extinction' album sessions. No evidence of live/tour-only substitutions for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackcrisp top endpowerful low endclear note separationmetallic bitefast transient response
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise timing, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V STD Pro (Japan, early 1990s)
AmpCustom Audio Electronics CAE 3+ SE preamp → VHT 2150 Stereo Power Amp → Marshall 1960BV 4x12 Cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Countdown to Extinction' album sessions. No evidence of live/tour-only substitutions for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackcrisp top endpowerful low endclear note separationmetallic bitefast transient response
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise timing, making it challenging for most guitarists.