Marshall CODE 25 settings
2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster) settings for Marshall CODE 25
Iron Maiden · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Iron Maiden "2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster)" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 7, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T · updated 2026-10-27
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
- Cabinet on (1960AX (4x12, G12M-25 Greenback))
- Power amp on (Classic Marshall 100W (EL34))
- Noise gate on
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve a tight and percussive rhythm attack.
- Pick with a dynamic touch to maintain articulate note separation.
- Adjust your amp's reverb slightly to add depth without overwhelming the tone.
The original rig
What Iron Maiden used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Custom Shop Limited Edition Adrian Smith San Dimas
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get 2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Iron Maiden's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall CODE 25 settings for 2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster)?
Set Gain 7, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for 2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Iron Maiden use on 2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster)?
Guitar: Jackson Custom Shop Limited Edition Adrian Smith San Dimas. Amp: Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster) on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.