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Solo Tone
Take No Prisoners (2004 Remix)
Megadeth
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, used on Rust In Peace sessions)
AmpBogner Triple Giant preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio rack setup for Rust In Peace era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (original session, also used for 2004 remix). Gear confirmed for solos by Marty Friedman on Rust In Peace. No evidence of live/tour gear or later signature models for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainsharp attackarticulate lead tonehigh-gain saturationclear note separationtight low-endslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate picking patterns, and Marty's signature phrasing, requiring advanced technique and precision.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, used on Rust In Peace sessions)
AmpBogner Triple Giant preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio rack setup for Rust In Peace era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (original session, also used for 2004 remix). Gear confirmed for solos by Marty Friedman on Rust In Peace. No evidence of live/tour gear or later signature models for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainsharp attackarticulate lead tonehigh-gain saturationclear note separationtight low-endslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate picking patterns, and Marty's signature phrasing, requiring advanced technique and precision.