GuitarDistortedRiff
Stranger in a Strange Land (2015 Remaster) Guitar Tone Settings
Iron Maiden · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez RS315
Pickups
Ibanez V7/V8 humbuckers (stock on RS315, likely bridge position for riff)
Amp
Gallien-Krueger 250ML
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1986 (album: Somewhere in Time, 2015 Remaster). Both Adrian Smith and Dave Murray used the Gallien-Krueger 250ML for the album's distinctive tones. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain7
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Ibanez RS315 → Chorus pedal (model unknown) → Gallien-Krueger 250ML (with digital reverb and chorus)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- bright and articulate
- processed chorus shimmer
- clear note separation
- metallic edge
- sustained power chords
- crisp attack
- modern 80s metal
- articulate palm muting