Marshall Code 50 settings
The Trooper (2015 Remaster) settings for Marshall Code 50
Iron Maiden · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Iron Maiden "The Trooper (2015 Remaster)" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, select the Brit Rock preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson King V JS32 · updated 2026-09-12
- Preset / mode
- Brit Rock
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting to achieve tight chugs and articulate rhythms.
- Focus on picking dynamics to enhance note separation.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking attack for different sections.
The original rig
What Iron Maiden used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith, Dave Murray) with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup (Smith), stock single coils (Murray)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2204 (Adrian Smith), Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi (Dave Murray)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Trooper (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 preset should I use on the Marshall Code 50 for The Trooper (2015 Remaster)?
Start from the Brit Rock preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for The Trooper (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 Trooper (2015 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith, Dave Murray) with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup (Smith), stock single coils (Murray). Amp: Marshall JMP 2204 (Adrian Smith), Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi (Dave Murray).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson King V JS32. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Trooper (2015 Remaster) on other amps
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Popular songs on the Marshall Code 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.