Marty Friedman: Guitar Rig 5 Preset

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It won’t replace a dimed Marshall, but with GR5’s Hot Plex and careful mid-boosting, you’ll nail that fluid, exotic lead vibe. Tweak the delay time to match the song – 440ms for “Tornado of Souls,” 500ms for “Lucretia.”

Place the standard Noise Gate at the very top. Marty’s tech considers a gate the most important tool for keeping his complex lead lines articulate. Marty Friedman Guitar Rig 5 Preset

Set gain to 10 o’clock, tone at 2 o’clock. This tightens the low end for Marty’s rapid-fire palm muting.

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For decades, Marty Friedman has been a paradox in the world of heavy metal guitar. While his peers were chasing gain saturation and drop-tuned aggression, Marty carved a path of melodic eccentricity. From his haunting leads in Megadeth (think Tornado of Souls and Lucretia ) to his J-Pop infused solo work, his sound is instantly recognizable: a singing, mid-range heavy lead tone that manages to be both fluid and razor-sharp.

Save this preset as "Megalodon Lead." Then, duplicate it. On the second preset, turn the delay off and add a Transistor Wah set to 90% (toe down) for a cocked-wah rhythm tone. Marty’s tech considers a gate the most important

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Guitar Rig 5 stock cabs are notoriously fizzy. You must utilize the component. Do not use a 4x12 with Vintage 30s. Marty loves the darker, looser Greenbacks (G12M).