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Iron Maiden guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 52 Iron Maiden songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Jackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK into Gallien-Krueger 250ML.

Guitars Iron Maiden used

Jackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK4 songs
Fender Dave Murray Signature Stratocaster2 songs
Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, 1992 studio recording)2 songs
Fender Stratocaster (late 1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on debut album sessions)1 song
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s model, black, maple neck, with DiMarzio Super Distortion in bridge)1 song
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Dave Murray and Adrian Smith live in this era)1 song
Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck/middle)1 song
Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith signature or 1970s Strat with DiMarzio Super Distortion in bridge, Dave Murray Strat with DiMarzio Super Distortion or Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge)1 song

Amps Iron Maiden used

Gallien-Krueger 250ML12 songs
Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet6 songs
Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w3 songs
Marshall JCM800 Lead Series 50-watt head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet (Celestion speakers)2 songs
Marshall JVM410H2 songs
Marshall JCM800 22032 songs
Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet2 songs
Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio recording, 2000)2 songs

88 Iron Maiden tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
The Trooper (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith, Dave Murray) with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup (Smith), stock single coils (Murray)	Marshall JMP 2204 (Adrian Smith), Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi (Dave Murray)	7
Fear of the Dark · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers, likely with humbucker in bridge)	Marshall JCM 900 (studio recording, 1991-1992 era)	7
The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or late-70s/early-80s model, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup for riff section)	Marshall JMP 2203/2204 (Master Lead 100w/50w head, late 1970s/early 1980s, through Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet)	7
The Trooper (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, black, maple neck, DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup for Dave Murray's solo)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1983)	7
Wasting Love · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, 1992 studio recording)	Marshall JCM 900	6
Aces High (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RS315 Electric Guitar	Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1984 era, as used on Powerslave sessions)	7
Prowler (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on debut album)	Marshall 50-watt JMP heads with Marshall 4x12 cabinets (Celestion and EV speakers)	6.5
Stranger in a Strange Land (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RS315	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7
Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C) [2015 Remaster] · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, stock or DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup, as used by Dave Murray on Somewhere in Time)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)	6.5
Hallowed Be Thy Name (1982 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's 1970s model, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)	Marshall JMP 2203 (100w) or Marshall 1959 Super Lead (100w), with Marshall cabinets (Celestion and EV speakers)	7
Hell On Earth · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith signature or similar, as used on Senjutsu sessions)	Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (typical for Adrian Smith in studio, 2010s+ era)	7
The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster) · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass (mid‑1970s, custom Steve Harris signature modifications)	Custom Alectron preamp into Marshall 4×12 cabinets with Electro‑Voice EVM12L speakers (primary); Gallien‑Krueger MB800 backup	0
Wasted Years (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Charvel San Dimas (black, single bridge humbucker, Floyd Rose)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7
2 minutes to midnight · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Custom Shop Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas	Marshall JCM800 2203	7
2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/early 1980s, with DiMarzio Super Distortion or Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge position)	Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet	7
2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Custom Shop Limited Edition Adrian Smith San Dimas	Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w	7
22 Acacia Avenue (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's main guitar, 1970s CBS model, heavily modified)	Marshall 1959 Super Lead (100W Plexi, with Marshall 4x12 cabinets, Celestion and EV speakers)	7.5
22 Acacia Avenue (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray, 1970s/early 1980s, DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)	Marshall 50-watt JMP head with Marshall 4x12 cabinets (Celestion and EV speakers, studio recording)	7
Aces High (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez Destroyer (likely 1975 model, used by Adrian Smith on Powerslave sessions)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984 Powerslave sessions)	7.5
Afraid to Shoot Strangers (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith signature or similar, 1992 studio recording)	Marshall JCM 900 (studio recording, 1992 era; Marshall DSL40 used for modern emulation in sources)	7.5
Back in the Village (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's 1957/62 Stratocaster with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7
Be Quick or Be Dead (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, 1992 studio recording)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML (studio, 1992 recording)	8
Blood Brothers (2015 Remaster) · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass (Steve Harris Signature or similar, passive, maple fretboard)	Trace Elliot AH600SMX (studio, likely blended with DI); Ampeg SVT also possible for some tracks	0
Blood Brothers (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, likely with humbucker in bridge)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet	7.5
Blood Brothers (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's main guitar for Brave New World era studio recording)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet	7.5
Brave New World · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith or Dave Murray signature or standard, as used on Brave New World studio recording)	Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio recording, 2000)	4.5
Brave New World · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith signature or similar, likely with humbucker in bridge)	Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio recording, 2000)	7
Brave New World (Live at Rock in Rio) [2015 Remaster] · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK	Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Guitar Preamp → Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp → Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely Celestion speakers)	7
Caught Somewhere in Time (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK (likely maple fretboard, as used by Adrian Smith on Somewhere in Time sessions)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7
Dance of Death · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers signature or Custom Shop, as used in studio for Dance of Death era)	Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio, Dance of Death era)	7
Dance of Death · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK	Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w	7.5
Deja Vu (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, stock or DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup for Adrian Smith, stock single coils for Dave Murray)	Marshall JCM800 2203 Head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 Cabinet	0
Die With Your Boots On (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith signature or 1970s Strat with DiMarzio Super Distortion in bridge, Dave Murray Strat with DiMarzio Super Distortion or Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge)	Marshall JCM800 Lead Series 50-watt head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet (Celestion speakers)	7
Fear of the Dark · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's 1957/62 hybrid, likely with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge and neck, JB Jr. in middle)	Marshall JMP-1 Preamp into Marshall 9200 Power Amp and Marshall 1960B 4x12 Cabinet	0
Fear of the Dark · solo	Solo · clean	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's 1963/57 hybrid, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion in bridge, Fender single coils in neck/middle)	Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet	0
Fear of the Dark · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson Adrian Smith SDX (Adrian Smith signature, likely used for solos in this era)	Marshall JVM410H head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet (studio/live rig for this era, confirmed for 'Fear of the Dark' era)	7.5
Fear of the Dark (Live at Rock in Rio) [2015 Remaster] · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson Adrian Smith SDX (Signature Model)	Marshall JVM410H head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet	7.5
Fear of the Dark (Live at Rock in Rio) [2015 Remaster] · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith Signature or similar, as used live by Iron Maiden at Rock in Rio 2001)	Marshall JVM410H (live rig, as used by Iron Maiden at Rock in Rio 2001)	7.5
Flash of the Blade (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by both Adrian Smith and Dave Murray on 'Somewhere in Time')	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7
Flight of Icarus (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's main guitar for solos on Piece of Mind era)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet	7.5
Flight of Icarus (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Melody Maker Special	Marshall JMP 2203 (likely, based on era and band history)	6.5
For the Greater Good of God (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray Custom Shop or similar, HSH configuration)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7
Fortunes of War (2015 Remaster) · clean	Clean · clean	Ovation B778 Acoustic Bass	Unknown (likely direct-in with possible studio compression/EQ; no amp confirmed for clean section)	0
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live in Toronto 16 March 2008) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck/middle)	Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (typical for Iron Maiden live 2008 era)	7
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live in Toronto 16 March 2008) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, with hot-rodded pickups)	Marshall 1959SLP 100W Super Lead (or 50W variant) with Marshall 4x12 cabinets	7
Heaven Can Wait (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or 1970s model, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup and Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck/middle)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML (studio recording, 1986)	7
Hell on Earth · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Dave Murray Signature Stratocaster	Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w	0
Hell On Earth · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray/Adrian Smith signature or similar, as used on Senjutsu sessions)	Marshall JMP 2203/2204 (Dave Murray), Marshall JVM (Adrian Smith), Marshall 100W prototype (Janick Gers) — all classic Marshall valve heads	7
Iron Maiden (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (late 1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on debut album sessions)	Marshall JMP 50-watt head (model 2204, Master Lead, through Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion/EV speakers)	7.5
Killers (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster (1981, bridge pickup for riff section)	Marshall JCM800 2203	7
Losfer Words (Big 'Orra) [2015 Remaster] · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson Super Strat (Adrian Smith signature or custom, 1984 Powerslave era)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head (1980s, studio recording)	7
Losfer Words (Big 'Orra) [2015 Remaster] · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/early 80s, stock or DiMarzio Super Distortion in bridge)	Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio, 1984 Powerslave sessions)	7
Murders in the Rue Morgue (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on Killers album)	Marshall 100W Super Lead (model 1959, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely JMP era)	7.5
No More Lies · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or 1980s, Dave Murray's main clean guitar in studio)	Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (studio, 2003 recording era, typical for Maiden clean sections)	0
Phantom of the Opera (2015 Remaster) · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass (1970s, likely stock or early signature spec)	Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Trace Elliot GP11 preamp/power amp (studio era rig, 1980)	0
Phantom of the Opera (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (1970s, likely black, maple neck, as used by Dave Murray on debut album)	Marshall 100W JMP 2203 head (pre-JCM800, late '70s/early '80s), into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet	7.5
Powerslave (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith or Dave Murray, likely 1970s/early 80s model, maple neck, stock or DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)	Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w	6.5
Powerslave (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, with DiMarzio Super Distortion or Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge, depending on player)	Marshall JCM 800 2203 (100w head, studio recording, 1984 era)	7
Powerslave (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/early 80s, stock or DiMarzio pickups, as used by Dave Murray and Adrian Smith in studio)	Marshall 50w Super Lead (JMP 2204 or similar, as used on Powerslave era studio recordings)	0
Powerslave (2015 Remaster) · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass (Steve Harris signature or similar 1970s P-Bass, passive electronics)	Electron (Alectron) HiWatt clone preamp x2 into Hiwatt Model 109 preamp x2, Marshall JCM 800 4x12 bass cabinets with Electro Voice M12L speakers	0
Purgatory (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup	Marshall Super Lead 1959 (non-master volume head, likely with 4x12 cabinet)	7
Revelations (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Dave Murray and Adrian Smith on Piece of Mind)	Marshall 50-watt JMP (likely 2203 or 2204 head) with Marshall cabinets (Celestion and EV speakers)	6.5
Rime of the Ancient Mariner (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by both Dave Murray and Adrian Smith on this album)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7
Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Live in New Jersey 14 March 2008) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature, Olympic White, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck and bridge, JB Jr. middle)	Marshall JMP-1 preamp → Marshall 9200 power amp → Marshall 800-series 4x12 cabs with EVM 12L speakers	7
Run to the Hills (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, Dave Murray or Adrian Smith signature modded with humbucker in bridge)	Marshall JMP 2203 100W Head (studio recording, 1982), likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet	6.5
Run to the Hills (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, Dave Murray signature or similar, maple neck, rosewood board possible)	Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (studio recording, 1982), with likely Marshall 4x12 cabinet	7.5
Running Free ((Live Long Beach Arena) [2015 Remaster]) · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Dave Murray and Adrian Smith live in this era)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	0
Running Free ((Live Long Beach Arena) [2015 Remaster]) · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass (1971, maple fretboard, custom blue finish, mirrored pickguard)	Peavey Mark III 400BH (early 1980s live rig, solid-state head) into Marshall 4x12 bass cabs	0
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s model, black, maple neck, with DiMarzio Super Distortion in bridge)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7.5
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson Soloist (Adrian Smith, studio recording)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7.5
Strange World (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, black, maple neck, as used by Dave Murray on Iron Maiden's debut album)	Marshall 100W JMP 2203 (early JCM800 circuit, 1970s/1980 studio)	6.5
Stranger in a Strange Land (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK	Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet	7.5
The Clairvoyant (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or heavily modded 1970s Stratocaster, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion and PAF pickups)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers)	7
The Clairvoyant (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray) or Jackson Adrian Smith SDX (Adrian Smith)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet	7.5
The Evil That Men Do (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup and Hot Rails in neck/middle)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7.5
The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Dave Murray and Adrian Smith on the original recording)	Marshall JCM800 Model 1987 50-watt head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet	0
The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's 1957/62 Stratocaster, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup for solo)	Marshall JCM800 (1982 studio recording, no built-in effects)	7.5
The Red and the Black · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Dave Murray Signature Stratocaster	Marshall JCM800 Lead Series 50-watt head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet (Celestion speakers)	7
The Trooper · clean	Clean · clean	Mid‑1970s Fender Precision Bass (maple fretboard/body), tone knob bypassed	Custom Alectron preamp into Marshall 4×12 cabs loaded with Electro‑Voice EVM12L speakers; backup: Gallien‑Krueger MB800 head	0
The Trooper · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender 1957 Stratocaster (Dave Murray's black Strat, DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)	Marshall JCM800 2203 (50-watt head, 4x12 Marshall cab with Celestion speakers)	7
The Trooper (2015 Remaster) · distorted	Distorted · distorted	Fender Precision Bass (likely 1971, Steve Harris signature not yet in production)	Marshall Super Bass 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinets (studio, 1983 original recording; 2015 remaster is from this session)	6
The Trooper (2015 Remaster) · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass (custom-painted, signature Steve Harris model)	Custom Alectron preamp into Marshall cabinets with Electro‑Voice full‑range speakers; backup Gallien‑Krueger MB800 head	0
The Wicker Man (2015 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature, likely with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails or JB Jr. in bridge) OR Sandberg California STS (Janick Gers, as seen in En Vivo! and confirmed for this era)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A or 1960B 4x12 cabinet	7.5
The Writing on the Wall · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK	Marshall JVM410H	6.5
The Writing on the Wall · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK (likely maple fretboard model)	Marshall JVM410H	7
Wasted Years (2015 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster (likely 1986-87 model, Dave Murray's main guitar for this era)	Gallien-Krueger 250ML	7
Wasting Love · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (likely Dave Murray or Janick Gers, as Adrian Smith often played the solo)	Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet	0
Wasting Love · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, likely with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails/JB Jr. pickups)	Marshall JCM900 100W head (studio recording, 1992)	7.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Iron Maiden use?

Across 52 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Gallien-Krueger 250ML (12 songs), Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet (6 songs), Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (3 songs), Marshall JCM800 Lead Series 50-watt head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet (Celestion speakers) (2 songs).

What guitar did Iron Maiden use?

Most often: Jackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK (4 songs), Fender Dave Murray Signature Stratocaster (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, 1992 studio recording) (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (late 1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on debut album sessions) (1 song).

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