Solo Tone
The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's 1957/62 Stratocaster, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup for solo)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (1982 studio recording, no built-in effects)
PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker, likely for solo)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Tube Screamer or MXR Distortion+)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1982, The Number of the Beast album. Dave Murray solo. Guitar is a heavily modified Stratocaster with humbucker in bridge. Amp is Marshall JCM800, no built-in reverb or delay. Effects added via pedals or studio rack. Settings and effects are for the solo section only.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainmid-forward lead tonebright and articulatetight pick attackhigh-gain saturationclassic British metal biteclear note separationpunchy bridge humbucker soundslightly boosted mids for solosarticulate and cutting
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking speed, fluid legato, and accurate bends at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's 1957/62 Stratocaster, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup for solo)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (1982 studio recording, no built-in effects)
PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker, likely for solo)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Tube Screamer or MXR Distortion+)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1982, The Number of the Beast album. Dave Murray solo. Guitar is a heavily modified Stratocaster with humbucker in bridge. Amp is Marshall JCM800, no built-in reverb or delay. Effects added via pedals or studio rack. Settings and effects are for the solo section only.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainmid-forward lead tonebright and articulatetight pick attackhigh-gain saturationclassic British metal biteclear note separationpunchy bridge humbucker soundslightly boosted mids for solosarticulate and cutting
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking speed, fluid legato, and accurate bends at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster) settings for your amp
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