How to Dial In "Truth Be Told" by Megadeth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Truth Be Told"
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 The System Has Failed (2004). The System Has Failed is the tenth studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released on September 14, 2004. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson King V through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Megadeth's other songs from The System Has Failed, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Truth Be Told" Tone
What guitar did Megadeth use on "Truth Be Told"?
The guitar on "Truth Be Told" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Jackson King V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Truth Be Told" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, Volume 7.5. 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 "Truth Be Told" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Truth Be Told" 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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