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Riff Tone
Psychotron
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (likely 1991-1992 USA Custom Shop, Dave Mustaine signature spec)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, as used by Mustaine on Countdown to Extinction)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear based on known studio setup for Countdown to Extinction. No direct source for Psychotron-specific gear, but all evidence points to standard album rig. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midsarticulate note separationfocused low endcrisp high endminimal ambiencedry, in-your-faceclassic thrash rhythmhigh-gain saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting, precise alternate picking, and tight rhythm control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (likely 1991-1992 USA Custom Shop, Dave Mustaine signature spec)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, as used by Mustaine on Countdown to Extinction)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear based on known studio setup for Countdown to Extinction. No direct source for Psychotron-specific gear, but all evidence points to standard album rig. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midsarticulate note separationfocused low endcrisp high endminimal ambiencedry, in-your-faceclassic thrash rhythmhigh-gain saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting, precise alternate picking, and tight rhythm control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed.