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Solo Tone
The Clairvoyant (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or heavily modded 1970s Stratocaster, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion and PAF pickups)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' (1988), 2015 Remaster. Dave Murray played the solo. Gear based on studio-era interviews and analysis; pedal and effect choices inferred from era and audio. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight low endmid-forward lead tonebright and articulatesmooth legato runsfast alternate pickingharmonic claritycontrolled feedbackfluid melodic phrasingclassic British metal lead
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking speed, smooth legato, and accurate pitch control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or heavily modded 1970s Stratocaster, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion and PAF pickups)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' (1988), 2015 Remaster. Dave Murray played the solo. Gear based on studio-era interviews and analysis; pedal and effect choices inferred from era and audio. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight low endmid-forward lead tonebright and articulatesmooth legato runsfast alternate pickingharmonic claritycontrolled feedbackfluid melodic phrasingclassic British metal lead
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking speed, smooth legato, and accurate pitch control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.