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Solo Tone
The Conjuring
Megadeth
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V Custom (1986, Dave Mustaine's main guitar for Peace Sells era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?' (1986). Gear confirmed for this era and album, specifically for heavy/solo sections. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attacksinging sustainminimal ambience (dry)crisp note separationmetallic edgearticulate lead phrasing
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise note articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V Custom (1986, Dave Mustaine's main guitar for Peace Sells era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?' (1986). Gear confirmed for this era and album, specifically for heavy/solo sections. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attacksinging sustainminimal ambience (dry)crisp note separationmetallic edgearticulate lead phrasing
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise note articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.