How to Dial In "That Girl" by Iron Maiden - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "That Girl"
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 Somewhere in Time (1986). Somewhere in Time is the sixth studio album by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Adrian Smith San Dimas SDX through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Iron Maiden's other songs from Somewhere in Time, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "That Girl" Tone
What guitar did Iron Maiden use on "That Girl"?
The guitar on "That Girl" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Adrian Smith San Dimas SDX above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "That Girl" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, 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 "That Girl" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "That Girl" 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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