Fear of the Dark settings for Marshall CODE 25

Marshall CODE 25 knobs

Gain

1.5

Volume

6

Master

5

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

7

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (Hall) · 1
• Cabinet on (1960AX (4x12, G12M-25 Greenback))
• Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the slight ambience of the original tone.
• Pick with a dynamic attack to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
• Ensure your guitar volume is set high enough to avoid any muddiness in the clean tone.

Marshall CODE 25 knobs

Gain

1.5

Volume

6

Master

5

Bass

5.5

Mid

6.5

Treble

7

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (Spring) · 1
• Cabinet on (1960AX (4x12, G12M-25 Greenback))
• Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to replicate the spring reverb ambiance of the original tone.
• Roll back the guitar volume to around 5-6 to achieve the clean, articulate sound characteristic of the original solo.
• Focus on a light picking attack to maintain clarity and note separation.

What are the best Marshall CODE 25 settings for Fear of the Dark?

Set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7.

Which pickup should I use for Fear of the Dark?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did Iron Maiden use on Fear of the Dark?

Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers, likely with humbucker in bridge). Amp: Marshall JCM 900 (studio recording, 1991-1992 era).

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.