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Prowler (2015 Remaster) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (1970s, likely black, as used by Dave Murray on debut album)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge), DiMarzio PAF (neck)
Amp
Marshall 50-watt JMP heads with Marshall 4x12 cabinets (Celestion and EV speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (DiMarzio Super Distortion)
Studio recording, 1979-1980 sessions for debut album; gear confirmed for this era and song by Guitar World interview. 2015 Remaster is a remaster of the original 1980 studio recording.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass5.5
Gain6.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- CryBaby Wah · wah
- MXR Distortion Plus · distortion
- Graphic Equalizer (model unknown) · eq
Fender Stratocaster (bridge pickup) → CryBaby Wah → MXR Distortion Plus → Graphic EQ → Marshall JMP 50-watt head → Marshall 4x12 cab (Celestion/EV speakers) (spring reverb on amp)
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Tone Character
- scraping, aggressive intro
- tight and percussive rhythm
- articulate note separation
- classic British metal crunch
- punchy, biting attack
- clear riff definition
- slightly scooped but present mids
- high-output, saturated distortion
- dynamic pick attack
- touch of wah for phrasing