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Riff Tone
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Def Leppard
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Steve Clark, 1981 studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100w head, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1981, High 'n' Dry album. Gear confirmed for this era and album by multiple sources. No evidence of Rockman or rack gear on this pre-Hysteria track. No evidence of Phil Collen's Jacksons or rackmount effects for this song/era.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and percussivepunchy midrangeaggressive attackclear note separationslightly saturated but not high-gainarticulate riffingdynamic pick responsevintage hard rock drivefocused low end
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting, with precise timing to lock in with the rhythm section. Dynamic pick attack and control are needed for the punchy, articulate sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Steve Clark, 1981 studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100w head, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1981, High 'n' Dry album. Gear confirmed for this era and album by multiple sources. No evidence of Rockman or rack gear on this pre-Hysteria track. No evidence of Phil Collen's Jacksons or rackmount effects for this song/era.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and percussivepunchy midrangeaggressive attackclear note separationslightly saturated but not high-gainarticulate riffingdynamic pick responsevintage hard rock drivefocused low end
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting, with precise timing to lock in with the rhythm section. Dynamic pick attack and control are needed for the punchy, articulate sound.