What amps on Rust in Peace and Countdown?

jcm51

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I know Megadeth has mostly used Marshalls. But I was wondering if anyone could tell me the specific ones used on those albums. I loves those tones.

Thanks guys!
 
Re: What amps on Rust in Peace and Countdown?

On Rust in Peace Dave used a VHT 2150 poweramp thru a Bogner Fish Preamp(he also had a Bogner designed Hafler Triple Giant Preamp that was used for Solo's as well as rythym tracks) and a Bradshaw RSB-12 Switching system.He ran 3 Marshall 4x12 cabinets:
One was loaded with 25 watt greenback celestions(a 100 watt cabinet)
One was loaded with Vintage 30s rated at 280 watts total(8 Ohm Vintage 30speakers are 70 watts each)
and another was a 300 watt G12-75 Celestion loaded cabinet.ALL 3 cabs were straight cabs.They were close mic'd with a Sennheiser 421 and a SM-57 close to the cones.

On Countdown Dave used a Bradshaw/Custom Audio Electronics 3+ Preamp a VHT 2150 poweramp(same as above on Rust In Peace) and the same Bradshaw RSB-12 Switcher.Same cabinets and Mic'ing technique.

His FX were 2 Yamaha SPX-900 Multi Effects units

-from the 'deth forums.
 
Re: What amps on Rust in Peace and Countdown?

Thanks man!

Too bad that's all boutique stuff :smack:
 
Re: What amps on Rust in Peace and Countdown?

what an amazing album!
 
Re: What amps on Rust in Peace and Countdown?

isn't it weird though when you look at pro's gear through time? it's like they've got the best stuff, but keep changing it. you ever see lynch's history of amps? it's like these guys never find their tone, and when they get a good one, they change it.
 
Re: What amps on Rust in Peace and Countdown?

.. or get a different endorsement deal
 
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