What budget do I need to sound like Dave Murray?

You can start building a Dave Murray-inspired rig for around ~£149. The sweet spot is ~£448, which gives you Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster, Boss Katana 50 MkII.

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Dave Murray

Fender Stratocaster with EMG pickups through a Marshall — Murray's Iron Maiden leads are melodic, harmonised and technically precise, rooted in the NWOBHM tradition but with a bluesy Hendrix influence.

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AmpKatana 50

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Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster

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“alnico V chime, quack, and real Strat warmth”

One of the best budget Strats ever made — alnico V single-coil pickups, a comfortable '60s C-profile neck and build quality well above its price point.

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££ Mid-Range$380

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