Solo Tone

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (2015 Remaster)

Iron Maiden

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Soloist (Adrian Smith, studio recording)

AmpGallien-Krueger 250ML

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge position, Jackson Soloist)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987-1988, Adrian Smith solo section. Both Adrian Smith and Dave Murray used Gallien-Krueger 250ML amps for the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album. Guitar confirmed as Jackson Soloist with DiMarzio Super Distortion in bridge. No evidence of live rig or Marshall use for this studio solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid lead tonetight and percussive attackharmonic-rich upper midscrisp articulationsmooth legato runsclear note separationchorus shimmerdelay repeats in solometallic edge

Difficulty

The solo features fast runs, melodic phrasing, and technical articulation requiring advanced technique and timing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Iron Maiden – Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (2015 Remaster) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Adrian Smith | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Somewhere in time guitar tone : r/ironmaiden

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