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Solo Tone
The Writing on the Wall
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK (likely maple fretboard model)
AmpMarshall JVM410H
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (Senjutsu album). Gear confirmed for Adrian Smith in this era, but no explicit confirmation for this exact solo. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and fluidclear note separationtight low endslightly compressed attackmodern metal clarityharmonic overtonesarticulate lead presencewarm yet cuttingmoderate reverb depth
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques, including fluid legato, fast alternate picking, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Adrian Smith Signature San Dimas DK (likely maple fretboard model)
AmpMarshall JVM410H
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (Senjutsu album). Gear confirmed for Adrian Smith in this era, but no explicit confirmation for this exact solo. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and fluidclear note separationtight low endslightly compressed attackmodern metal clarityharmonic overtonesarticulate lead presencewarm yet cuttingmoderate reverb depth
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead guitar techniques, including fluid legato, fast alternate picking, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.