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Riff Tone
Holy wars
Unknown Artist
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (likely custom, as used by Dave Mustaine on 'Rust in Peace')
AmpMarshall 1959SLP (Super Lead Plexi, modded for high gain, as used on 'Rust in Peace')
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for 'Rust in Peace' era by multiple sources, but no explicit pedalboard or amp settings for the riff section. No evidence of additional effects in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate high-gain rhythmscooped mids for claritycrisp top endfocused low endminimal ambienceclear note separationfast attackdry, punchy sound
Difficulty
The riff section is extremely fast and requires advanced alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm changes, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (likely custom, as used by Dave Mustaine on 'Rust in Peace')
AmpMarshall 1959SLP (Super Lead Plexi, modded for high gain, as used on 'Rust in Peace')
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for 'Rust in Peace' era by multiple sources, but no explicit pedalboard or amp settings for the riff section. No evidence of additional effects in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate high-gain rhythmscooped mids for claritycrisp top endfocused low endminimal ambienceclear note separationfast attackdry, punchy sound
Difficulty
The riff section is extremely fast and requires advanced alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm changes, making it challenging even for experienced players.