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Solo Tone
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly (USA, black, one humbucker, as seen in 'Holy Wars...The Punishment Due' video, Marty Friedman solo section)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (studio, 1990, Rust In Peace sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Marty Friedman solo section. Guitar confirmed via video and Equipboard. Amp confirmed via Equipboard and era-typical usage. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature models used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatehigh-gain saturationaggressive pick attacksinging sustainslightly scooped midsbright and cutting highstight low endminimal reverb for clarityfast alternate picking claritymetal solo articulation
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert-level due to its extremely fast alternate picking, complex phrasing, and technical demands on precision and stamina.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly (USA, black, one humbucker, as seen in 'Holy Wars...The Punishment Due' video, Marty Friedman solo section)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (studio, 1990, Rust In Peace sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Marty Friedman solo section. Guitar confirmed via video and Equipboard. Amp confirmed via Equipboard and era-typical usage. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature models used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatehigh-gain saturationaggressive pick attacksinging sustainslightly scooped midsbright and cutting highstight low endminimal reverb for clarityfast alternate picking claritymetal solo articulation
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert-level due to its extremely fast alternate picking, complex phrasing, and technical demands on precision and stamina.