The pioneering New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) legends, Iron Maiden, are commemorating their monumental 50th Anniversary in style, teaming up with instrument titans Fender and Jackson to release a stunning, limited-edition collection of signature guitars and bass models.
This highly anticipated collection pays tribute to the unmistakable sound and enduring legacy of the band’s iconic multi-guitar attack, spotlighting models for guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, and bassist Steve Harris.
“Honouring Iron Maiden’s fifty years of pushing heavy metal forward, this collection brings together the signature instruments that helped define their unmistakable sound… These anniversary models are more than tributes; they are stage-ready tools built to inspire today’s players and the next generation.”
– Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
The Guitar Lineup: Superstrats and Vintage Power
The limited run features four variations on the iconic S-style guitar, reflecting the classic yet hot-rodded sensibilities of Maiden’s legendary guitarists.
1. The Apex: Masterbuilt Dave Murray Stratocaster
The undisputed centerpiece is the Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Dave Murray Stratocaster, crafted by Masterbuilder and die-hard Maiden fan, Andy Hicks. This £10,399/$11,000 masterpiece is built with an NOS Olympic White finish, a walnut neck, and features the player’s preferred Seymour Duncan Hot Rails and JB Jr pickup configuration.
It’s engineered for ultimate road-readiness, incorporating high-end internal upgrades from FU-Tone, including a Floyd Rose 1000 Series vibrato buttressed by an AxLabs Tone Claw and Big Brass Block, making it Murray’s current number one touring guitar.
Available at Andertons, priced £10,399
Available at Sweetwater, price $9,900 (10% Off) for a limited time!
2. Dave Murray’s Ensenada High-Performer
For fans seeking pro-quality performance at a more accessible price (£1,499/$1,799), the Ensenada-built Dave Murray Stratocaster features a compound radius rosewood fingerboard, a double-locking Floyd Rose R2 tremolo, and a versatile H-S-H pickup set of Seymour Duncan JBs and an Antiquity single-coil.
Available at Andertons, priced £1499
Available at Sweetwater, priced $1799.99
Available at Thomann, priced €1699
3. Adrian Smith’s Versatile Jackson SC1
Representing Smith’s modern, hot-rodded approach is the Jackson 50th Anniversary SC1. Described as a ‘Best of…’ his signature models, this Superstrat is finished in a clean white with a matching painted headstock.
It boasts an H-S-S configuration with a DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker at the bridge and Fender’s Samarium Cobalt Noiseless single-coils. The SC1 is built for speed and versatility with a 12” to 16” compound radius maple fingerboard and a top-mounted Floyd Rose 1000 Series vibrato (£1,499/$1,799).
Available at Andertons, priced £1499
Available at Sweetwater, priced $1799
Available at Thomann, priced €1629
4. Janick Gers’ Classic Metal Strat
Gers’ signature Stratocaster (£1,449/$1,699) is the most vintage-leaning of the guitar collection. Despite its aggressive aesthetic (black finish, white pickguard, and Seymour Duncan JB Jr humbuckers), it features a highly traditional 7.25” radius rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets. This blend of classic Strat feel with modern metal firepower perfectly captures Gers’ energetic, stage-spanning style.
This model is a Fender web-exclusive and only available from their online store here
Steve Harris: The Galloping Heartbeat
The collection wouldn’t be complete without the band’s founding member and bass legend, Steve Harris.
The Steve Harris 50th Anniversary Precision Bass (£/$1,699) is built on a custom maple body to provide a distinctly defined tonal character. It expertly splits the difference between vintage and modern, featuring a classic P-Bass split-coil pickup and a 7.25” radius maple fingerboard, but adding jumbo frets and a striking Satin Black Finish with a mirrored pickguard.
Each P-Bass ships with Harris’s preferred Rotosound flatwound strings in the gig bag, ensuring that signature “gallop” is ready out of the box.
Available at Andertons, priced £1699
Available at Sweetwater, priced $1699
Available at Thomann, priced €1899
The collection is a massive win for fans and players, offering instruments that not only honour the band’s half-century career but are also built to the exacting, stage-ready standards that have defined Iron Maiden’s timeless heavy metal sound.
More Information
#Iron Maiden #Fender
This article may contain affiliate links to Andertons, DeathCloud, Fender, Gear4Music, Sweetwater, and Thomann that help finance the running costs of GuitarBomb. We will receive a small commission if you buy something through these links. Don’t worry; you pay the same price, and it costs you no extra to use these affiliate links for your purchases.
