What amp settings do I need for the Hallowed Be Thy Name guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 6.5, bass 4.5, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 6, reverb 2. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

Can I get the Hallowed Be Thy Name tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

🎸 Metal · 1980s

Hallowed Be Thy Name (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

Q: What gear was used for the Hallowed Be Thy Name tone?

Original gear/effects: Amp: Marshall (JVM/Super Lead) + 1960 cab — tight British high-gain; distortion.

by Iron Maiden · riff

The Hallowed Be Thy Name by Iron Maiden guitar tone is built on a Marshall, dialed in at gain 6.5/10, bass 4.5, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 6 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

6.5

GAIN

4.5

BASS

6.5

MID

TREBLE

PRESENCE

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

Original gear

Amp: Marshall (JVM/Super Lead) + 1960 cab — tight British high-gain

Pickups

bridge (bright, articulate)

Effects / signal chain

distortion

Tone character

tight bright high-gain, present mids, articulate, epic

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

tight bright British high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Hallowed Be Thy Name sound.

What makes the Hallowed Be Thy Name part tricky

clean intro build, galloping, harmony leads, endurance. GuitarToneAdapt gets the tone right so you can focus on the playing.

Note: Hallowed Be Thy Name is the classic Maiden high-gain — Marshall-style amp, bass LOW (~4-5), mids present (~6-7), treble up (~7-8). Bright and articulate, not scooped. Starts clean/mournful and builds to galloping leads., Keep bass low, mids present, treble up, moderate-high gain. Tight and bright; use a clean tone for the intro., Settings are community-researched starting points, not official recall sheets.

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