Riff Tone
Die Hard the Hunter
Def Leppard
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Steve Clark, Phil Collen also used a Charvel DK24 on some tracks, but Les Paul is primary for riff)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w (studio, Pyromania era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock for early 80s Les Paul Standard)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid4
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or similar 80s analog chorus)
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for Pyromania. Main riff section. Rockman X100 was used on some tracks, but for 'Die Hard the Hunter' riff, Marshall JMP 2203 is most cited. Chorus effect is present and likely from a pedal, not amp. No evidence of delay or reverb on riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, compressed rhythm crunch80s-style scooped midsaggressive, articulate attackchorused stereo widthbright, cutting top endtight palm-muted chugshigh-output humbucker punchstudio-polished claritydense, layered rhythm soundpercussive, focused lows
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise timing for layered parts, and fast chord changes typical of 80s arena rock, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Steve Clark, Phil Collen also used a Charvel DK24 on some tracks, but Les Paul is primary for riff)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w (studio, Pyromania era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock for early 80s Les Paul Standard)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid4
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or similar 80s analog chorus)
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for Pyromania. Main riff section. Rockman X100 was used on some tracks, but for 'Die Hard the Hunter' riff, Marshall JMP 2203 is most cited. Chorus effect is present and likely from a pedal, not amp. No evidence of delay or reverb on riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, compressed rhythm crunch80s-style scooped midsaggressive, articulate attackchorused stereo widthbright, cutting top endtight palm-muted chugshigh-output humbucker punchstudio-polished claritydense, layered rhythm soundpercussive, focused lows
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise timing for layered parts, and fast chord changes typical of 80s arena rock, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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