Solo Tone

Run to the Hills (2015 Remaster)

Iron Maiden

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, Dave Murray signature or similar, maple neck, rosewood board possible)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (studio recording, 1982), with likely Marshall 4x12 cabinet

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

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1982 for 'The Number of the Beast'. While later albums used Gallien-Krueger 250ML, all evidence and era point to Marshall JCM800 for this track. No evidence of Gallien-Krueger or solid-state amps on this recording. No pedalboard evidence for this specific solo; effects inferred from audio and era.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and percussivearticulate lead linesbright and cutting highsslightly scooped midsharmonic overtonesfluid legato runsclassic British metal crunchaggressive palm mutingfast alternate picking

Difficulty

The solo requires fast alternate picking, accurate bends, and fluid legato, making it challenging for intermediate players and demanding strong technical control.

Sources

Iron Maiden Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Iron Maiden – Piece of Mind (2015 Remaster) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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