Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is aggressive and articulate, with a searing high-gain character and a touch of chorus and delay for added dimension. It's designed to cut through the mix with clarity and sustain.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a Shure SM57 placed close to the speaker cone of the Marshall JCM800.
• Multiple takes were likely recorded and comped together to create the final solo.
• The TC Electronic chorus/flanger and 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay were used to add depth and dimension to the guitar tone.
• Dave Mustaine has mentioned using a Rocktron Intellifex in his rig during this era, which could have contributed to the overall sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Jackson King V or similar guitar with humbucker pickups.
• Use a Marshall JCM800 amp or a similar high-gain amp model.
• Place a Shure SM57 microphone close to the speaker cone.
• Add a subtle chorus effect using a TC Electronic Chorus/Flanger.
• Use a TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay with a short delay time and moderate feedback to create a sense of space.
• Experiment with different EQ settings to fine-tune the tone.
• Consider using a Rocktron Intellifex or similar multi-effects unit to add additional effects such as reverb and compression.

Original Gear

• Jackson King V(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• TC Electronic Chorus/Flanger(pedal)
• TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay(pedal)