Solo Tone

Blood Brothers (2015 Remaster)

Iron Maiden

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or similar, likely with humbucker in bridge)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet

PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge humbucker, as per Dave Murray's typical studio setup for solos in this era)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Brave New World sessions, 2015 remaster is from this era). Dave Murray played most solos on this album with his Strat fitted with a bridge humbucker into a Marshall JCM800, boosted with a Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive. Settings are for studio, not live.

Tone Character(10)

smooth and singing sustainbright and articulate top endclassic British midrange punchfull but controlled low endprecise note separationharmonic richnessexpressive, melodic phrasingnot overly saturatedclear attackslight presence boost for clarity

Difficulty

The solo features fast runs, expressive bends, and requires precise articulation and sustain control, making it challenging for intermediate players but not at the extreme technical level of shred solos.