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Riff Tone
Aces High (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RS315 Electric Guitar
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1984 era, as used on Powerslave sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (Powerslave), referenced for 2015 remaster. No evidence of pedal use for main riff rhythm tone; all drive from amp. Guitar and amp confirmed for era, but no direct studio photo for this exact session.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateaggressive palm mutingclassic British crunchbright and cuttingfocused low endslightly scooped midspercussive attackfast responsedry, immediate soundhigh-gain saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and stamina, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RS315 Electric Guitar
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1984 era, as used on Powerslave sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (Powerslave), referenced for 2015 remaster. No evidence of pedal use for main riff rhythm tone; all drive from amp. Guitar and amp confirmed for era, but no direct studio photo for this exact session.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateaggressive palm mutingclassic British crunchbright and cuttingfocused low endslightly scooped midspercussive attackfast responsedry, immediate soundhigh-gain saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and stamina, making it challenging for most players.