Iron Maiden live at the Bank Atlantic Center 2011

zachreh · #1 04-23-2011, 07:00 AM

Last week, my friends and I saw maiden and it was an incredible experience. we were on the left side of the stage and before the show, I could see steve harris and his tech check his bass rig. I have never been that close to his equipment and being a massive steve harris fan this was a big deal for me. Does anyone have any new information regarding his amps. I remember reading he is now using a custom made ashdown. Thanks for the help

FuzzBoxVoodoo · #2 04-23-2011, 09:10 AM

No info on his rig but it is awsome to see that Iron Maiden has captured the younger generation as well.

Hellbastard · #3 04-23-2011, 09:23 AM

All I know is he used to have a Trace Elliot GP 12Pre, a couple of dbx 160 Compressors a Pete Cornish Bass Routing Rack and Marshall 4x12 Bass Cabs.
I don't know if any of those things are part of his gear today.

JimmyM · #4 04-23-2011, 12:12 PM

wow, you have girls with you and they're not even ugly! nice! that's something you wouldn't expect at a maiden concert!

**xed** · #5 04-23-2011, 12:30 PM

There are girls going to Maiden concerts now? Damn how times have changed...

René_Julien · #6 04-23-2011, 12:32 PM

There was a discussion about what gear he uses here that might be helpfull:
Some of Steve Harris' gear (for funnsies)

I don't know if he changed anything these days.

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Originally Posted by Hellbastard

All I know is he used to have a Trace Elliot GP 12Pre, a couple of dbx 160 Compressors a Pete Cornish Bass Routing Rack and Marshall 4x12 Bass Cabs.
I don't know if any of those things are part of his gear today.

IIRC, he use the TE pre in the 90s, but he phased it out and now uses his Electron preamp mostly (based on a Hiwatt 200W solid state head).

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

wow, you have girls with you and they're not even ugly! nice! that's something you wouldn't expect at a maiden concert!

I hope you can distinguish between the dudes and the girls.
Not judging, it's all good.

jelwood · #7 04-23-2011, 05:03 PM

So nice to see women listening to Maiden.

sec106 · #8 04-23-2011, 05:13 PM

Saw them in 1985, and as amazing as they were then (and they were), the "Flight 666" DVD is incredible.

Hellbastard · #9 04-23-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

wow, you have girls with you and they're not even ugly! nice! that's something you wouldn't expect at a maiden concert!

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Originally Posted by jelwood

So nice to see women listening to Maiden.

maybe you hang out with dudes all the time, But there are also girls who like maiden.

JimmyM · #10 04-23-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellbastard

maybe you hang out with dudes all the time, But there are also girls who like maiden.

riiiiiiight!

JSK5String · #11 04-23-2011, 05:48 PM

I've seen them eleven times, starting WAY back on the Number of the Best tour at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin when they opened for Judas Priest. I took my oldest son last time they were in Denver and we had orchestra pit seats. Still amazing.

And we kept wondering why they would always congregate on our side of the stage, we were sitting right in front of Dave Murray. I finally turned atound to see the absolute hottest 6' tall blond wearing next to nothing standing about three feet behind me in the pit.

So yes Jimmy, hot chicks to go to Maiden shows. Not many, but there are some.

JimmyM · #12 04-23-2011, 05:58 PM

girls at iron maiden shows happen with about the same regularity as straight guys at gay clubs. fortunately, some feel compelled to wear next to nothing, but they're just trying to pick up steve harris.

zachreh · #13 04-23-2011, 08:24 PM

yeah and on that note jimmy, steve's tone hand no punchy boomy low end, but the mids and high end sounded really nice. He has a very full tone

oddgrowth · #14 04-25-2011, 10:13 AM

I saw Maiden twice in '85. once was at red rocks.

my wife has more maiden Lps than me, but I have more of the rarities. She's the best. & fully supports all my musical endeavors.

I saw them (IM) again for the '05 "early years" campaign, (full euro show, that they only played twice in north america = an off date on the ozzfest tour) playing cuts from the first four Lps only.
I don't ever need to see them again. They played ALL my absolute favorite material and it was done phenominally.

steve (and geddy) are the reason I'm here (and play bass).

PS: It IS great to see the younger gen into maiden, f'n excellent!...forget the immitators, you're at the source.

NWB · #15 04-25-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

wow, you have girls with you and they're not even ugly! nice! that's something you wouldn't expect at a maiden concert!

Jeez, next you'll start seeing them at Rush concerts.

RufusSPatches · #16 04-25-2011, 11:23 AM

My girlfriend and I were Iron Maiden fans since way before we even met 4 and 1/2 years ago. I got to see Iron Maiden and Dream Theatre in Michigan over the summer, and it made me realize that Iron Maiden doesn't have a real fan stereotype. I saw 60+ fans screaming just as loud as the 14 year old beside them! hell, My dear girl and I went to the show along with her dad (36), my dad (50), and my mother (46). we were all huge Maiden fanatics.

JC Dillon · #17 04-25-2011, 11:36 AM

I've seen Maiden about 5 times, the last was several years ago when they actually did a club tour. I was this close to Steve Harris! It was an awe inspiring experience. I regret not catching them when they came around very recently. Harris is still the man! As far as chicks at Maiden shows, I'm sure it happens. Who wouldn't want to see Harris' fast fingered gallop?

mcapote · #18 04-25-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

wow, you have girls with you and they're not even ugly! nice! that's something you wouldn't expect at a maiden concert!

BAC was full of chicks for maiden. the funny ones were the 40yos dressing like they were 14. but lots of booty at that show

mcapote · #19 04-25-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zachreh

Last week, my friends and I saw maiden and it was an incredible experience. we were on the left side of the stage and before the show, I could see steve harris and his tech check his bass rig. I have never been that close to his equipment and being a massive steve harris fan this was a big deal for me. Does anyone have any new information regarding his amps. I remember reading he is now using a custom made ashdown. Thanks for the help

i was on the other side of the stage

who the hell was that opening act? BlackTide? i never heard of them

zachreh · #20 04-29-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mcapote

BAC was full of chicks for maiden. the funny ones were the 40yos dressing like they were 14. but lots of booty at that show

so true, im glad I live in south florida