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lead guitar from “tornado of souls” by megadeth | ToneDB

tornado of souls

megadeth

lead guitar

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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.

Gear

Jackson King Vinstrument
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Marshall JCM800amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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TC Electronic Chorus/Flangerprocessing
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TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delayprocessing
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The Story

The lead guitar tone on "Tornado of Souls" was recorded using a Jackson King V through a Marshall JCM800 amp at Rumbo Recorders. Dave Mustaine's rig included TC Electronic chorus/flanger and a TC Electronic 2290 delay, with a Rocktron Intellifex also being part of his setup during this era. The guitar was likely recorded with a Shure SM57 close-mic'd on the speaker cabinet, with Max Norman producing and engineering.

Production Credits

Producer: Dave Mustaine, Max Norman

Engineer: Max Norman

Recorded at: Rumbo Recorders, Los Angeles, CA

Signal Chain

Instrument: Jackson King V

Amp: Marshall JCM800

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: TC Electronic Chorus/Flanger, TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

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)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Marshall Studio Classic SC20H$700-$800

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

20-watt version of the JCM800 circuit with master volume, perfect for capturing that aggressive Marshall midrange bite at reasonable volumes

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Neural DSP Fortin Nameless Suite$130-$150

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

High-quality Marshall-style amp modeling with excellent note definition and sustain for modern recording setups

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Jackson X Series King V KVX$400-$500

Alternative to: Jackson King V

Budget-friendly King V with dual humbuckers that delivers similar pickup output and tonal character as the original

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TC Electronic Flashback 2$150-$180

Alternative to: TC Electronic 2290 delay

Modern TC delay pedal with 2290 algorithm included, providing authentic TC delay character without vintage gear costs

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Boss CE-2W Chorus$180-$200

Alternative to: TC Electronic Chorus/Flanger

Waza Craft chorus with subtle modulation that adds dimension without overwhelming the aggressive tone

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