Fender and Jackson Drop Anniversary Signature Collection Celebrating 50 Years of Iron Maiden MetalIron Maiden has officially hit the 50-year mark—and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is celebrating in style. To mark the milestone, Fender (along with Jackson) just unveiled a full lineup of limited-edition signature instruments designed to channel the tone, feel, and firepower of Maiden’s legendary players.

FMIC’s Chief Product Officer, Max Gutnik, nailed it when he said the collection is “more than tributes; they are stage-ready tools built to inspire today’s players and the next generation.”

For the die-hard Maiden fan (and player), the crown jewel is the ultra-premium Strat built for longtime guitarist Dave Murray. Crafted in collaboration with Custom Shop masterbuilder Andy Hicks, the Masterbuilt Dave Murray Stratocaster is finished in NOS Olympic White and loaded with top-notch specs: a walnut Oval “C” neck, compound-radius rosewood fingerboard, stainless-steel frets, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails + JB Jr pickups, and high-end FU-Tone hardware engineered to survive global touring.

But there are more accessible options too. Fender’s standard 50th-Anniversary models include a Dave Murray Strat, a 50th-Anniversary Strat for Janick Gers, and a signature bass for Steve Harris—each tailored to the playing style and tone that helped define the band’s sound.

Finally, guitarists that favour the gritty versatility of Jackson get so see rocker Adrian Smith immortalized too. The 50th-Anniversary Adrian Smith Jackson SC1 delivers a tone and feel tailored to his melodic yet powerful style—perfect for stage or studio.

According to a release, the collection includes:

Fender Custom Shop

Masterbuilt Dave Murray Stratocaster - Built with Masterbuilder Andy Hicks to mirror Murray’s ultimate touring guitar. Features include a walnut Oval “C” neck, compound-radius rosewood fingerboard, stainless-steel frets, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails and JB Jr pickups, and premium FU-Tone hardware for stability and power. Finished in NOS Olympic White.

Fender

50th Anniversary Janick Gers Stratocaster - Black finish, 7.25" rosewood fingerboard, vintage tall frets and dual JB Jr pickups designed for Gers’ high-energy playing and stage showmanship. Fender online exclusive. 

50th Anniversary Dave Murray Stratocaster - Three Seymour Duncan pickups, Floyd Rose R2 tremolo and compound-radius neck deliver Murray’s fast, articulate attack.

50th Anniversary Steve Harris Precision Bass - Satin Black finish with mirrored pickguard, all-maple construction, split-coil Precision pickup and Harris’ signature details for his unmistakable galloping low end.

Jackson

50th Anniversary Adrian Smith Jackson SC1 - A studio and stage-ready alder build with a DiMarzio DP100 humbucker, Fender Noiseless Sumerian Cobalt pickups and top-mounted Floyd Rose bridge. Engineered for Smith’s blend of melodic phrasing, speed and tonal versatility.

More info and shop at Fender Custom Shop, Fender, and Jackson.

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