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Solo Tone
Strange World (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, black, maple neck, as used by Dave Murray on Iron Maiden's debut album)
AmpMarshall 100W JMP 2203 (early JCM800 circuit, 1970s/1980 studio)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980 session for debut album. Dave Murray played the solo on 'Strange World' using his black Stratocaster with a DiMarzio Super Distortion in the bridge. No evidence of live/tour gear or later pedalboards being used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainlush, atmosphericbright and articulatefull-bodiedslightly compressedsubtle chorus shimmerairy, open top endnot harshclassic British crunch
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, focusing on expressive bends, vibrato, and smooth legato, but does not demand advanced speed or complex picking patterns.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, black, maple neck, as used by Dave Murray on Iron Maiden's debut album)
AmpMarshall 100W JMP 2203 (early JCM800 circuit, 1970s/1980 studio)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980 session for debut album. Dave Murray played the solo on 'Strange World' using his black Stratocaster with a DiMarzio Super Distortion in the bridge. No evidence of live/tour gear or later pedalboards being used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainlush, atmosphericbright and articulatefull-bodiedslightly compressedsubtle chorus shimmerairy, open top endnot harshclassic British crunch
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, focusing on expressive bends, vibrato, and smooth legato, but does not demand advanced speed or complex picking patterns.