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Solo Tone
Stranger in a Strange Land (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986 (album: Somewhere in Time). Adrian Smith solo section. Gear confirmed for this era and album; Jackson San Dimas DK with humbucker used for solos. No evidence of live/touring substitutions. Pedals and effects based on studio use and audible effects in the solo.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and singing sustainbright and articulate top endclassic British midrange punchfull bottom end without boominessnot harshscooped (low lows, high highs)chorused shimmersubtle delay trailstight and percussive attackexpressive phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast picking, expressive bends, and precise timing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1986 (album: Somewhere in Time). Adrian Smith solo section. Gear confirmed for this era and album; Jackson San Dimas DK with humbucker used for solos. No evidence of live/touring substitutions. Pedals and effects based on studio use and audible effects in the solo.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and singing sustainbright and articulate top endclassic British midrange punchfull bottom end without boominessnot harshscooped (low lows, high highs)chorused shimmersubtle delay trailstight and percussive attackexpressive phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast picking, expressive bends, and precise timing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.