Riff Tone
The Iron Maiden (2002 Remaster)
Barclay James Harvest
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarParker Fly (exact model unknown, likely Deluxe or Classic)
AmpLine 6 digital amp (exact model unknown, likely POD or Flextone series)
PickupsParker Fly stock pickups (likely DiMarzio custom humbuckers, coil-split capable)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 remaster. John Lees stated guitars were mainly recorded direct through a computer using a Parker Fly and Line 6 digital amp modeling. Some cab miking, but main tone is Line 6 direct. No evidence of classic tube amps or analog pedals for this session.
Tone Character(9)
dirty, saturated rhythm guitarclassic rock crunch with digital claritytight, focused midrangeslightly compressed attackarticulate chord definitionnot high-gain metal, but more driven than cleandigital amp modeling charactermoderate sustainsomewhat processed, not vintage tube warmth
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm skills and tight timing, but uses standard power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarParker Fly (exact model unknown, likely Deluxe or Classic)
AmpLine 6 digital amp (exact model unknown, likely POD or Flextone series)
PickupsParker Fly stock pickups (likely DiMarzio custom humbuckers, coil-split capable)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 remaster. John Lees stated guitars were mainly recorded direct through a computer using a Parker Fly and Line 6 digital amp modeling. Some cab miking, but main tone is Line 6 direct. No evidence of classic tube amps or analog pedals for this session.
Tone Character(9)
dirty, saturated rhythm guitarclassic rock crunch with digital claritytight, focused midrangeslightly compressed attackarticulate chord definitionnot high-gain metal, but more driven than cleandigital amp modeling charactermoderate sustainsomewhat processed, not vintage tube warmth
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm skills and tight timing, but uses standard power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.