Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track) amp settings — Marshall JVM410H
The Megadeth guitar tone for “Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track)”, dialed in for a Marshall JVM410H with a Epiphone SG Standard. Studio version, Megadeth self-titled album (2026) — Mustaine's re-recording of the Metallica classic
Marshall JCM800 2203 head, Jackson Pro Series Rhoads RRT-3 with humbuckers, MXR M109S Six Band Graphic EQ (mid boost), Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-9 as boost
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
Your JVM410H's OD2 Orange mode nails the JCM800 voice Mustaine uses — same Marshall lineage with cascaded gain stages. The JVM has more gain on tap than a stock 2203, so gain 7 matches what Mustaine achieves with the TS9 boost in front. Mids at 6 replaces the external MXR EQ mid-push; the Epiphone SG's humbuckers have slightly warmer mids than a Jackson, so this balances out. Presence 6 keeps the thrash bite without fizz.
Get this tone on your amp
These settings are for a Marshall JVM410H. ToneAdapt matches any song to whatever amp, guitar and pedals you own — first match is free.
Get ToneAdapt on Google PlaySong, artist and gear names are used to identify the tone being matched; ToneAdapt is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artists or manufacturers mentioned. Settings are AI-generated starting points — trust your ears.