Riff Tone
Iron Maiden (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (late 1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on debut album sessions)
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head (model 2204, Master Lead, through Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion/EV speakers)
PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge position, humbucker in single-coil slot, as per era-correct mods)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop CryBaby Wah
distortionMXR MXR Distortion Plus
eqUnknown Graphic EQ (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980 sessions for debut album; 2015 Remaster is a remaster of the original 1980 studio recording. Gear confirmed for this era and song by Guitar World interview and TonesMatch. Effects chain included MXR Distortion Plus and CryBaby Wah in front of amp, with spring reverb from amp.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive midrange punchcrunchy, saturated distortionarticulate attackfull-bodied low endclassic British amp driveharmonic-rich rhythmslightly scooped highscontrolled sustaindynamic palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a brisk tempo, demanding good right-hand control and stamina but not advanced lead techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (late 1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on debut album sessions)
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head (model 2204, Master Lead, through Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion/EV speakers)
PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge position, humbucker in single-coil slot, as per era-correct mods)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop CryBaby Wah
distortionMXR MXR Distortion Plus
eqUnknown Graphic EQ (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980 sessions for debut album; 2015 Remaster is a remaster of the original 1980 studio recording. Gear confirmed for this era and song by Guitar World interview and TonesMatch. Effects chain included MXR Distortion Plus and CryBaby Wah in front of amp, with spring reverb from amp.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive midrange punchcrunchy, saturated distortionarticulate attackfull-bodied low endclassic British amp driveharmonic-rich rhythmslightly scooped highscontrolled sustaindynamic palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a brisk tempo, demanding good right-hand control and stamina but not advanced lead techniques.
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