Flash of the Blade (2015 Remaster) amp settings — Marshal MG30GFX
The Iron Maiden guitar tone for “Flash of the Blade (2015 Remaster)”, dialed in for a Marshal MG30GFX with a Ibanez GIO GRG170DX. Studio version, Powerslave (1984 / 2015 Remaster)
Marshall JCM800 2203 / 50W heads, Fender Stratocaster (DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge) / Gibson Les Paul Standard, Boss OD-1 / MXR Distortion+, subtle tape delay and plate reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
The Marshall MG30GFX OD-1 channel delivers the classic 1980s JCM800 crunch without the excessive compression of OD-2. Pushing the mids to 7 and treble to 7 replicates the signature Maiden cut, while keeping bass around 5 prevents the 10-inch practice speaker from muddying during fast galloping riffs. Note that the MG30GFX lacks a dedicated presence control, so top-end attack is dialed directly through the treble knob.
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