Tornado of Souls (Megadeth) guitar tone and amp settings
Tornado of Souls guitar tone on a BOSS Katana 50 Gen 3: Brown amp type, medium gain (Gain 6.5), balanced lows (Bass 4), even mids (Middle 6), bridge pickup.
Settings for your amp
The song has distinct sounds: Solo. Each rig below lists what to change for them.
Tornado of Souls settings on a BOSS Katana 50 Gen 3
BOSS Katana 50 Gen 3 settings for every songThese settings play the solo.
AmpBOSS Katana 50 Gen 3
GuitarElectric guitar with two humbuckers
The same settings in text
Amp
- Variation
- Off
- Amp Type
- Brown
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Middle
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Booster
- 0
- Mod
- 0
- FX
- 0
- Delay
- 0
- Reverb
- 0
- Master
- Set to your room
- Power Control
- Set to your room
Electric guitar with two humbuckers
- Pickup Selector
- Bridge
- Volume
- 10
- Tone
- 8
Tornado of Souls settings on a Positive Grid Spark 40
Positive Grid Spark 40 settings for every songThese settings play the solo.
AmpPositive Grid Spark 40
GuitarElectric guitar with two humbuckers
The same settings in text
Amp
- Amp Type
- Metal
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Master
- Set to your room
- Mod
- 0
- Delay
- 0
- Reverb
- 1
- Output
- Set to your room
Electric guitar with two humbuckers
- Pickup Selector
- Bridge
- Volume
- 10
- Tone
- 8
Tornado of Souls settings on a Fender Mustang LT25
Fender Mustang LT25 settings for every songAmpFender Mustang LT25
GuitarElectric guitar with two humbuckers
The same settings in text
Amp
- Amp Model
- 80S ROCK
- Gain
- 6.2
- Volume
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Bass
- 4.2
- Middle
- 5.5
- Master
- Set to your room
- Stomp
- OVERDRIVE
- Mod
- None
- Delay
- None
- Reverb
- None
Electric guitar with two humbuckers
- Pickup Selector
- Bridge
- Volume
- 10
- Tone
- 8
Tornado of Souls settings on any amp with Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble
These settings play the solo.
Amp
GuitarElectric guitar with two humbuckers
The same settings in text
Amp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Electric guitar with two humbuckers
- Pickup Selector
- Bridge
- Volume
- 10
- Tone
- 8
Song parts
Fender Mustang LT25
Solo:
Gain 7.1
.Add gain for sustained, articulate lead phrases.
Why it sounds like that
Tornado of Souls is a Rust in Peace track, and Marty Friedman takes its solo. Friedman recorded that solo in 1990. His 1985 Jackson Kelly San Dimas was used on Rust in Peace and was his number two touring guitar for most of his Megadeth years. Dave Mustaine's backstage lesson on the song shows alternate picking.
- Try alternate picking, the technique Dave Mustaine uses in his backstage lesson on the song.
What guitar did Marty Friedman use on Tornado of Souls?
Marty Friedman
- Guitar
- Jackson Kelly San Dimas[4]
- Solo: MusicRadar says Friedman planned to perform the Tornado of Souls solo as it was recorded in 1990. (on the album Wacken 2023)[1]
- Guitar World says Friedman introduced himself to Megadeth fans through his solos on Rust in Peace. (on the album Rust in Peace)[2]
- Guitar World calls Tornado of Souls a Rust in Peace classic. (on the album Rust in Peace)[3]
- Guitar World says Friedman's 1985 Jackson Kelly San Dimas was used on Rust in Peace. (on the album Rust in Peace)[4]
- Friedman says his 1985 Jackson Kelly San Dimas was his number two touring guitar for most of his Megadeth years. (on tour)[4]
- Guitar World says Mustaine gave fans a backstage lesson on Tornado of Souls. (on this song)[3]
- Guitar World says Mustaine uses alternate picking in his backstage lesson video. (on this song)[3]
Questions
What guitar did Marty Friedman use on Tornado of Souls?
The sources on this page document Marty Friedman's gear on Tornado of Souls by Megadeth: guitar, Jackson Kelly San Dimas [4]. Each value cites the numbered source it comes from, listed at the foot of the page.
What are the Tornado of Souls settings on a BOSS Katana 50 Gen 3?
For the Tornado of Souls guitar tone on a BOSS Katana 50 Gen 3, set Amp Type Brown, Gain 6.5, Volume 5, Bass 4, Middle 6, Treble 6, Booster 0, Mod 0, FX 0, Delay 0, Reverb 0; on the electric guitar with two humbuckers, Pickup Selector Bridge, Volume 10, Tone 8. Set Master and Power Control to your room. These settings play the solo. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.
What are the Tornado of Souls settings on a Positive Grid Spark 40?
For the Tornado of Souls guitar tone on a Positive Grid Spark 40, set Amp Type Metal, Gain 7, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Mod 0, Delay 0, Reverb 1; on the electric guitar with two humbuckers, Pickup Selector Bridge, Volume 10, Tone 8. Set Master and Output to your room. These settings play the solo. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.
What are the Tornado of Souls settings on a Fender Mustang LT25?
For the Tornado of Souls guitar tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, set Amp Model 80S ROCK, Gain 6.2, Volume 6, Treble 7, Bass 4.2, Middle 5.5, Stomp OVERDRIVE, Mod None, Delay None, Reverb None; on the electric guitar with two humbuckers, Pickup Selector Bridge, Volume 10, Tone 8. Set Master to your room. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.
Can I get the Tornado of Souls tone on my own amp?
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