Dave Mustaine

Song Rigs

Dave Mustaine — Gear by Song

How Dave Mustaine's rig changed track to track — specific amp settings, key gear, and what you need to replicate each tone.

Holy Wars... The Punishment Due

Rust in Peace · 1990

G:8 · M:7 · T:8

Arguably the finest thrash metal guitar tone ever recorded. Mustaine's Jackson Randy Rhoads V through a Marshall (possib…

Jackson Randy Rhoads V (Dave Mustaine signature)Marshall Super Lead 100W (modified)
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Symphony of Destruction

Countdown to Extinction · 1992

G:8 · M:6 · T:7

Mustaine's most commercial record required a slightly more mid-heavy, less scooped tone than the thrash era. The riff is…

Jackson Randy Rhoads VMarshall JCM800 / modified Super Lead
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Tornado of Souls

Rust in Peace · 1990

G:9 · M:7 · T:7

Mustaine's finest lead tone — the solo on Tornado of Souls is the opposite of the precision-machined rhythm playing. Exp…

Jackson Randy Rhoads V (neck pickup for lead)Marshall Super Lead 100W (full volume)
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Peace Sells

Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? · 1986

G:9 · M:7 · T:8

The title track and Megadeth's signature song — the active-pickup Jackson through the Marshall at high gain with the mid…

Jackson Flying V (EMG active pickups)Marshall JCM800
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