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Riff Tone

Iron Maiden (2015 Remaster)

Iron Maiden

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (late 1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on debut album sessions)
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head (model 2204, Master Lead, through Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion/EV speakers)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1979-1980 sessions for debut album; 2015 Remaster is a remaster of the original 1980 studio recording. Gear confirmed for this era and song by Guitar World interview and TonesMatch. Effects chain included MXR Distortion Plus and CryBaby Wah in front of amp, with spring reverb from amp.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive midrange punchcrunchy, saturated distortionarticulate attackfull-bodied low endclassic British amp driveharmonic-rich rhythmslightly scooped highscontrolled sustaindynamic palm muting

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a brisk tempo, demanding good right-hand control and stamina but not advanced lead techniques.

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