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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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Effects & Signal Chain

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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