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Riff Tone

2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster)

Iron Maiden

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Custom Shop Limited Edition Adrian Smith San Dimas
AmpMarshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w

Amp Settings

gain7
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for '2 Minutes to Midnight' (2015 Remaster), riff section. Guitar and amp confirmed by Equipboard and artist interviews. Pickup configuration based on Jackson Custom Shop specs for Adrian Smith's model. No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; focus is on amp and guitar.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingcrisp high-end bitepunchy midrangearticulate note separationsaturated but controlled gainfocused low endclassic British metal crunchdynamic pick responseminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and precise palm muting at a high tempo, with syncopated rhythms that demand accuracy and stamina.

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