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Riff Tone
Rock of Ages
Def Leppard
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Phil Collen, studio recording, 1983)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into 4x12 cab (studio recording, 1983)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Rock of Ages' (Pyromania, 1983). Phil Collen used a Gibson Les Paul Custom into a Marshall JCM800 2203. No evidence of Rockman or JMP-1 on this album. Effects were added via rack units and studio processing. No evidence of live-era digital modelers or later Fractal units.
Tone Character(10)
tight, compressed rhythm crunchprocessed, harmonically rich distortionpunchy, articulate power chordshigh-output, saturated soundstudio-polished, layered guitarschorus and delay for width80s arena rock productionaggressive pick attackprecise, palm-muted chugsbright, cutting top end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Phil Collen, studio recording, 1983)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into 4x12 cab (studio recording, 1983)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Rock of Ages' (Pyromania, 1983). Phil Collen used a Gibson Les Paul Custom into a Marshall JCM800 2203. No evidence of Rockman or JMP-1 on this album. Effects were added via rack units and studio processing. No evidence of live-era digital modelers or later Fractal units.
Tone Character(10)
tight, compressed rhythm crunchprocessed, harmonically rich distortionpunchy, articulate power chordshigh-output, saturated soundstudio-polished, layered guitarschorus and delay for width80s arena rock productionaggressive pick attackprecise, palm-muted chugsbright, cutting top end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.