How to Dial In "Play for Blood" by Megadeth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Play for Blood"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From United Abominations (2007). United Abominations is the eleventh studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Megadeth's other songs from United Abominations, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Play for Blood" Tone
What guitar did Megadeth use on "Play for Blood"?
The guitar on "Play for Blood" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Play for Blood" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Play for Blood" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Play for Blood" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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