Marshall MG15FX Gold settings
The Trooper (2015 Remaster) settings for Marshall MG15FX Gold
Iron Maiden · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Iron Maiden "The Trooper (2015 Remaster)" riff tone on a Marshall MG15FX Gold, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, 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 Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF · updated 2026-05-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use the amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for slight ambience.
- Engage the OD1 mode for a thicker, more saturated tone suitable for the riff.
- Maintain tight palm muting for articulate note separation.
The original rig
What Iron Maiden used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15FX Gold 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 are the best Marshall MG15FX Gold settings for The Trooper (2015 Remaster)?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, 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 Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF. 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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- The Trooper (2015 Remaster) on Marshall Code 50 · 2
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- The Trooper (2015 Remaster) on Line 6 Spider Jam · 2
Popular songs on the Marshall MG15FX Gold
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.