Iron Maiden
Piece of Mind (2015 Remaster) · 1983
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
The album 'Piece of Mind' was tracked at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, in early 1983. Produced by Martin Birch, the sessions utilized a live, room-filling approach with multiple microphones capturing the cabinets to preserve the band's natural performance energy. Guitarists Dave Murray and Adrian Smith tracked their parts using a 'gain-stacking' technique, feeding boosted Marshalls to achieve their signature saturated, articulate metal tone.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 5 items
1957 Fender Stratocaster
Fender
Lead/Rhythm
Dave Murray's primary; equipped with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup
Distortion+
MXR
Boost/Saturation
Used by Dave Murray to push Marshall preamp
10-Band Graphic EQ
MXR
Tone Shaping
Used as a constant mid-range boost
JMP 50W Master Lead 2204
Marshall
Amplification
Era-correct 50-watt Marshall heads driven hard
1960 4x12 Cabinet
Marshall
Speaker Output
Loaded with Celestion Blackback or Greenback speakers
Tone Characteristics
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