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Megadeth
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (likely custom shop, early-mid 90s spec)
AmpMarshall JVM410H (studio), Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
Amp Settings
mid5
bass5
gain7.5
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tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped but present midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationcrisp attackfocused low endminimal ambiencemetallic edgeclear pick definition
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting with precise timing, typical of Megadeth's rhythm guitar work. While not as complex as their most technical riffs, the speed and accuracy required place it above intermediate difficulty.
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