🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Iron Maiden's guitar tone

Iron Maiden across 6 famous tones — mostly through Marshall, Marshall JMP 2203/2204, Marshall JVM410H + 1960A 4x12, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6.5 · bass 5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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Iron Maiden's go-to amps

Marshall ×4Marshall JMP 2203/2204 ×1Marshall JVM410H + 1960A 4x12 ×1

6 famous Iron Maiden tones

The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)
gain 7 · bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 7
Hallowed Be Thy Name
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Fear of the Dark
gain 6.5 · bass 4.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
Hallowed Be Thy Name
gain 6.5 · bass 4.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
The Trooper
gain 6 · bass 4.5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Run to the Hills
gain 6 · bass 4.5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5

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How to get Iron Maiden's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Iron Maiden use?

Averaged across 6 of their tones: gain 6.5, bass 5, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Iron Maiden?

They favour Marshall, Marshall JMP 2203/2204, Marshall JVM410H + 1960A 4x12 with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Iron Maiden's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall, Marshall JMP 2203/2204, Marshall JVM410H + 1960A 4x12 and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 6.5, bass 5, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 6 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Iron Maiden's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.