Riff Tone

Hell Bent for Leather

Judas Priest

Guitarmetal1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, likely black finish, as used by Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing on the album)

AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (100W, late 1970s, as used by Judas Priest in studio for 'Hell Bent for Leather')

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or Super Humbucker, stock for late 1970s Les Paul Custom)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1978. Both Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing used Les Paul Customs through Marshall JMPs for rhythm tracks on this album. No evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section; distortion from amp. No chorus, delay, or flanger audible in the riff. No evidence of effects loop or amp-based reverb used for rhythm.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmidrange punchcrisp high-end biteclassic British cruncharticulate note separationsaturated but clearfocused and drivingno audible modulation or delayfull-bodied rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff requires fast alternate picking and tight palm muting at a brisk tempo, demanding precision and stamina, but does not involve advanced techniques beyond intermediate level.

Sources

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