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Madhouse guitar tone

Anthrax · Spreading the Disease · 1985 · Metal

High Gain

Main Riff

AmpEVH 5150 III
GuitarIbanez RG
PickupBridge humbucker
GAIN8
BASS6
MID3
TREBLE7.5
PRESENCE6
REVERB0

SIGNAL CHAIN

  1. Maxon OD808 boost
    Drive 1 · Tone 4.5 · Level 7.5
    Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.

Keep the noise gate fast so palm mutes stay percussive.

Lead

Solo Boost

AmpEVH 5150 III
GuitarIbanez RG
PickupBridge humbucker
GAIN9
BASS6
MID3.5
TREBLE7.5
PRESENCE6
REVERB0

SIGNAL CHAIN

  1. Maxon OD808 boost
    Drive 1 · Tone 4.5 · Level 7.5
    Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.
  2. 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%.

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