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Riff Tone

Post American World

Megadeth

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarDean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature (likely custom shop, used by Mustaine on Dystopia album)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL+ (amp modeling, likely Marshall- or ENGL-based high-gain patch)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'Post American World' (2016, Dystopia album). Dave Mustaine and Kiko Loureiro both used Fractal Axe-Fx II for all guitar tracks, with custom patches emulating high-gain amps. No evidence of traditional tube amps or analog pedals on the studio recording. Rhythm tone is the focus for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate attackcrisp top endcontrolled low endminimal ambiencedry, focused rhythmfast note definition

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting, fast alternate picking, and precise rhythm changes typical of modern Megadeth, making it challenging for most players.

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