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Solo Tone

Hangar 18 (2004 Remix)

Megadeth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely used on 2004 remix as on original recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

Amp Settings

gain8
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2004 remix of Rust in Peace. No direct evidence of gear change from original 1990 session for the 2004 remix; sources confirm JCM800 and Jackson Kelly with JB bridge pickup for solos. No evidence of additional pedals or rack effects specific to the 2004 remix. Friedman played the solos; Mustaine played rhythm. No evidence of live rig or modern digital gear on this studio remix.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midssinging sustainaggressive pick attackarticulate note separationsharp, biting treblefluid legato runsminimal ambient reverbcrisp palm-muted chugshigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

The solo features expert-level speed, technical complexity, and advanced phrasing, requiring mastery of alternate picking, legato, and sweep picking at a very fast tempo.

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