Dystopia guitar tone

Megadeth · Dystopia (Bonus Track Version) · 2016 · Metal

High Gain

Main Riff

AmpEVH 5150 III

GuitarESP Eclipse (EMG 81)

PickupBridge humbucker (active)

GAIN8.5

BASS7

MID4.5

TREBLE6.5

PRESENCE6.5

REVERB0

Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 1.5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.

Scooped mids sound huge alone — add mids back on stage to cut through.

Lead

AmpEVH 5150 III

GuitarESP Eclipse (EMG 81)

PickupBridge humbucker (active)

GAIN9.5

BASS7

MID5

TREBLE6.5

PRESENCE6.5

REVERB0

Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 1.5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.
MXR Carbon Copy delay
Time 4.5 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.

Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

Adapt this tone to your own amp and pedals in the app.