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Riff Tone
Tomorrow
Def Leppard
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s model, as used by Phil Collen and Steve Clark on Adrenalize sessions)
AmpScholz Rockman X100 headphone amp (used as preamp/amp simulator for studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992 (Adrenalize album). Evidence from gear forums and Rockman user discussions strongly links the Rockman X100 to Def Leppard's Adrenalize rhythm tones. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
processed and compressedtight and percussivebright and articulatechorused stereo widthsmooth midrangepolished and radio-readysustained chords with clarityslightly saturated crunchno harsh fizzarena rock presence
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate palm muting and chord transitions at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s model, as used by Phil Collen and Steve Clark on Adrenalize sessions)
AmpScholz Rockman X100 headphone amp (used as preamp/amp simulator for studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992 (Adrenalize album). Evidence from gear forums and Rockman user discussions strongly links the Rockman X100 to Def Leppard's Adrenalize rhythm tones. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
processed and compressedtight and percussivebright and articulatechorused stereo widthsmooth midrangepolished and radio-readysustained chords with clarityslightly saturated crunchno harsh fizzarena rock presence
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate palm muting and chord transitions at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.