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Riff Tone
Powerslave (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/early 80s, stock or DiMarzio pickups, as used by Dave Murray and Adrian Smith in studio)
AmpMarshall 50w Super Lead (JMP 2204 or similar, as used on Powerslave era studio recordings)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (Powerslave album sessions). Clean sections likely used Strat neck or neck+middle pickup into Marshall Super Lead with low gain. Effects chain included chorus and delay pedals, as per era-correct pedalboard documentation.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyshimmering modulationarticulate and percussiveclear note separationtight low endminimal breakupdynamic responsesubtle reverb tailslightly scooped midschorus-enhanced spaciousness
Difficulty
The clean riff requires tight, syncopated picking and precise muting to maintain clarity with modulation effects, but does not involve advanced chord voicings or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/early 80s, stock or DiMarzio pickups, as used by Dave Murray and Adrian Smith in studio)
AmpMarshall 50w Super Lead (JMP 2204 or similar, as used on Powerslave era studio recordings)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (Powerslave album sessions). Clean sections likely used Strat neck or neck+middle pickup into Marshall Super Lead with low gain. Effects chain included chorus and delay pedals, as per era-correct pedalboard documentation.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyshimmering modulationarticulate and percussiveclear note separationtight low endminimal breakupdynamic responsesubtle reverb tailslightly scooped midschorus-enhanced spaciousness
Difficulty
The clean riff requires tight, syncopated picking and precise muting to maintain clarity with modulation effects, but does not involve advanced chord voicings or high speed.