Riff Tone

Murders in the Rue Morgue (2015 Remaster)

Iron Maiden

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on Killers album)

AmpMarshall 100W Super Lead (model 1959, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely JMP era)

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge), stock Fender single coils (neck/middle)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1980-1981 session for Killers album (2015 Remaster is a remaster of this). No evidence of pedals for rhythm/riff section; distortion from cranked Marshall amp. No evidence of effects loop or outboard effects for riff. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album by multiple sources.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingclassic British crunchfocused midrangearticulate note separationhigh-output bridge pickup biteminimal ambiencesaturated but clearfast alternate picking claritypunchy attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and precise palm muting at high speed, with tight gallop rhythms that demand stamina and right-hand control.

Sources

Iron Maiden – Killers (2015 Remaster) - Albums - Equipboard Murders in the Rue Morgue Guitar Lesson | Iron Maiden

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