Phantom of the Opera guitar tone

Iron Maiden · Iron Maiden (2015 Remaster) · 1980 · Metal

High Gain

Main Riff

AmpMarshall JCM800

GuitarJackson Soloist

PickupBridge humbucker

GAIN8

BASS7

MID3

TREBLE6.5

PRESENCE5.5

REVERB0.5

Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 1.5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.

Tight, all-downstroke picking keeps the riff aggressive.

Lead

AmpMarshall JCM800

GuitarJackson Soloist

PickupBridge humbucker

GAIN9

BASS7

MID3.5

TREBLE6.5

PRESENCE5.5

REVERB0.5

Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 1.5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.
MXR Carbon Copy delay
Time 3.5 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.

Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

Adapt this tone to your own amp and pedals in the app.