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Solo Tone
Peace Sells (2004 Remaster)
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Randy Rhoads Custom
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986 (used for 2004 remaster). Chris Poland played the solo. Amp likely unmodded, possibly boosted, but no confirmed pedal for solo. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive, biting lead tonefast attackquick note decayhigh-gain saturationarticulate single-note runsminimal ambience (dry solo tone)crisp pick attackcutting upper mids
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking speed, precise articulation, and expressive phrasing, especially with a dry, high-gain tone that exposes any mistakes.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Randy Rhoads Custom
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1986 (used for 2004 remaster). Chris Poland played the solo. Amp likely unmodded, possibly boosted, but no confirmed pedal for solo. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive, biting lead tonefast attackquick note decayhigh-gain saturationarticulate single-note runsminimal ambience (dry solo tone)crisp pick attackcutting upper mids
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking speed, precise articulation, and expressive phrasing, especially with a dry, high-gain tone that exposes any mistakes.