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Riff Tone
Hysteria
Def Leppard
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (white, with Kahler tremolo, three pickups)
AmpScholz Research & Development Rockman X100 Headphone Amp
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986-1987. Steve Clark's main rhythm guitar for 'Hysteria' riff. Rockman X100 used for direct-injected processed tones, not a traditional amp/cab setup. Effects (chorus, delay) from pedals and/or Rockman. Not live/tour setup.
Tone Character(10)
processed and polishedchorus-rich shimmertight and compressedbright and articulatesmooth edge-of-breakupstudio clarityeven sustainmodulation depthpresent top enddistinct 80s pop-rock sound
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level precision due to syncopated rhythms, clean picking, and managing clarity with heavy modulation effects. Not technically advanced, but tight execution is essential.
This tone has been researched 8 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (white, with Kahler tremolo, three pickups)
AmpScholz Research & Development Rockman X100 Headphone Amp
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
This tone has been researched 8 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1986-1987. Steve Clark's main rhythm guitar for 'Hysteria' riff. Rockman X100 used for direct-injected processed tones, not a traditional amp/cab setup. Effects (chorus, delay) from pedals and/or Rockman. Not live/tour setup.
Tone Character(10)
processed and polishedchorus-rich shimmertight and compressedbright and articulatesmooth edge-of-breakupstudio clarityeven sustainmodulation depthpresent top enddistinct 80s pop-rock sound
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level precision due to syncopated rhythms, clean picking, and managing clarity with heavy modulation effects. Not technically advanced, but tight execution is essential.