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Riff Tone
Mechanix (Demo)
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Bich (likely 6-string, possibly 10-string, but 6-string for demo era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio demo recording, 1984; gear based on interviews and period-correct photos. No evidence of pedals or rack effects for riff section. No evidence of amp-based effects used. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era. Pickup and amp model inferred from Equipboard and period interviews.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackarticulate picking responseminimal ambienceraw and uncompressedfast transient responseclassic thrash metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff is played at a very fast tempo with tight, aggressive palm muting and requires precise alternate picking and stamina, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Bich (likely 6-string, possibly 10-string, but 6-string for demo era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio demo recording, 1984; gear based on interviews and period-correct photos. No evidence of pedals or rack effects for riff section. No evidence of amp-based effects used. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era. Pickup and amp model inferred from Equipboard and period interviews.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackarticulate picking responseminimal ambienceraw and uncompressedfast transient responseclassic thrash metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff is played at a very fast tempo with tight, aggressive palm muting and requires precise alternate picking and stamina, making it challenging for most guitarists.