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Riff Tone
Phantom of the Opera (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (1970s, likely black, maple neck, as used by Dave Murray on debut album)
AmpMarshall 100W JMP 2203 head (pre-JCM800, late '70s/early '80s), into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980, debut album session. Settings and gear are for the original studio recording, not live or later remasters. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section; overdrive achieved by boosting the Marshall with a pedal.
Tone Character(10)
mid-gain British crunchtight and percussive attackbright and articulate highsfull but controlled low endpronounced midrange punchdynamic pick responseclear note separationslight natural compression from ampno audible reverb or ambienceclassic NWOBHM rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Phantom of the Opera' is fast and requires precise alternate picking, palm muting, and tight rhythm, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (1970s, likely black, maple neck, as used by Dave Murray on debut album)
AmpMarshall 100W JMP 2203 head (pre-JCM800, late '70s/early '80s), into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980, debut album session. Settings and gear are for the original studio recording, not live or later remasters. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section; overdrive achieved by boosting the Marshall with a pedal.
Tone Character(10)
mid-gain British crunchtight and percussive attackbright and articulate highsfull but controlled low endpronounced midrange punchdynamic pick responseclear note separationslight natural compression from ampno audible reverb or ambienceclassic NWOBHM rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Phantom of the Opera' is fast and requires precise alternate picking, palm muting, and tight rhythm, making it challenging for most players.