Iron Maiden
The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster) · 1982
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
The album was recorded at Battery Studios, London, in early 1982. Producer Martin Birch, known for his work with Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, oversaw the sessions. The process was rigorous, with the band tracking intensely to capture the 'New Wave of British Heavy Metal' sound, marking Bruce Dickinson's debut and a significant evolution in Smith and Murray's tonal approach.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 4 items
Ibanez Destroyer
Ibanez
Lead / Rhythm
Used by Adrian Smith for the album sessions.
Tube Screamer
Ibanez
Boost
Standard studio tool for pushing high-gain tube amps.
JMP Master Volume Head
Marshall
Main Amplifier
The backbone of the classic Iron Maiden studio sound.
1960A 4x12
Marshall
Speaker Cab
Equipped with Celestion G12-75 speakers.
Tone Characteristics
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