Solo Tone

The Clairvoyant (2015 Remaster)

Iron Maiden

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or heavily modded 1970s Stratocaster, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion and PAF pickups)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers)

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge), DiMarzio PAF (neck/middle), humbucker configuration

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or CE-3)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or tape-style)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' (1988), 2015 Remaster. Dave Murray played the solo. Gear based on studio-era interviews and analysis; pedal and effect choices inferred from era and audio. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight low endmid-forward lead tonebright and articulatesmooth legato runsfast alternate pickingharmonic claritycontrolled feedbackfluid melodic phrasingclassic British metal lead

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking speed, smooth legato, and accurate pitch control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Iron Maiden Amp Settings - Dave Murray & Adrian Smith Tone!Neck lead tone (Dave Murray) - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar Dave Murray Tone Tutorial - YouTube

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