How to Dial In "Out of the Shadows" by Iron Maiden - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Out of the Shadows"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From A Matter of Life and Death (2006). A Matter of Life and Death is the fourteenth studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Iron Maiden's other songs from A Matter of Life and Death, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Out of the Shadows" Tone
What guitar did Iron Maiden use on "Out of the Shadows"?
The guitar on "Out of the Shadows" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Out of the Shadows" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Out of the Shadows" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Out of the Shadows" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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