Solo Tone
The Writing on the Wall
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK (likely maple fretboard model)
AmpMarshall JVM410H
PickupsJackson/DiMarzio HSS (bridge humbucker, likely DiMarzio Super Distortion or Jackson-branded high-output humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (Senjutsu album). Gear confirmed for Adrian Smith in this era, but no explicit confirmation for this exact solo. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and fluidclear note separationtight low endslightly compressed attackmodern metal clarityharmonic overtonesarticulate lead presencewarm yet cuttingmoderate reverb depth
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques, including fluid legato, fast alternate picking, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK (likely maple fretboard model)
AmpMarshall JVM410H
PickupsJackson/DiMarzio HSS (bridge humbucker, likely DiMarzio Super Distortion or Jackson-branded high-output humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (Senjutsu album). Gear confirmed for Adrian Smith in this era, but no explicit confirmation for this exact solo. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and fluidclear note separationtight low endslightly compressed attackmodern metal clarityharmonic overtonesarticulate lead presencewarm yet cuttingmoderate reverb depth
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques, including fluid legato, fast alternate picking, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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