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How to get the She-Wolf guitar tone

Megadeth

This is fully committed high-gain territory. Every string rings out with that compressed, almost vocal quality that comes from really pushing a preamp stage. The mids are scooped back, which opens up the low end and gives the treble more room to cut — great for rhythm, though leads can disappear in a mix if you're not careful. Layer in room reverb and the whole thing takes on a dimension you can't get from the amp alone.

Gear used on the recording

GuitarHumbucker (superstrat with EMG/active)
AmpHigh-gain (Marshall JCM800 / 5150)

Key tone characteristics

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