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The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
BassCleanCleanHeavy Metal1980s (original recording era)
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (mid‑1970s, custom Steve Harris signature modifications)
AmpCustom Alectron preamp into Marshall 4×12 cabinets with Electro‑Voice EVM12L speakers (primary); Gallien‑Krueger MB800 backup
Amp Settings
mid6
bass5.5
gain0
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bright clanky attackmid‑range punchgalloping rhythmic clarityfull low‑end without muddiness
Difficulty
Steve Harris’s basslines demand precise, fast two‑finger galloping technique with a light touch and anchored wrist, combined with a rig that emphasizes mid‑range clarity and attack.
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