Marshall CODE 25 settings
The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster) settings for Marshall CODE 25
Iron Maiden · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Iron Maiden "The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 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
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 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 palm muting for tight chugging sections.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with amp's built-in reverb for added depth.
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 (Dave Murray signature or late-70s/early-80s model, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup for riff section)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203/2204 (Master Lead 100w/50w head, late 1970s/early 1980s, through Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Number of the Beast (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 The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)?
Set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Iron Maiden use on The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or late-70s/early-80s model, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup for riff section). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203/2204 (Master Lead 100w/50w head, late 1970s/early 1980s, through Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet).
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.
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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.