Marshall CODE 25 settings
Brave New World settings for Marshall CODE 25
Iron Maiden · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Iron Maiden "Brave New World" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T · updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Chorus on (CLS (classic chorus))
- Reverb on (Hall) · 1.5
- Cabinet on (1960AX (4x12, G12M-25 Greenback))
- Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Dial in a moderate reverb to add depth to your clean tone.
- Ensure your picking is articulate to maintain clarity in the riff.
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
- Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith or Dave Murray signature or standard, as used on Brave New World studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio recording, 2000)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Brave New World 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 Brave New World?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Brave New World?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Iron Maiden use on Brave New World?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith or Dave Murray signature or standard, as used on Brave New World studio recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio recording, 2000).
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.
More Iron Maiden on the Marshall CODE 25
- Fear of the Dark
- The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)
- 2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster)
- The Trooper (2015 Remaster)
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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.