Riff Tone

Kick

Def Leppard

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson PC1 (Phil Collen signature, likely used on studio recording)

AmpMarshall JMP head (studio), possibly Metropoulos Metroplex (studio/live blend)

PickupsDiMarzio Super 3 (bridge humbucker), Jackson Sustainer (neck, not used for riff)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2022. Phil Collen is primary guitarist for riff. Gear inferred from recent Premier Guitar Rig Rundown and typical Def Leppard studio practices for 'Kick'. No explicit pedalboard details for this song's riff section; most effects likely added in studio or via amp.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchycrunchy and articulatemodern arena rock clarityslightly compressed attackbright and cutting high endfull-bodied midrangeclear note separationpercussive palm mutingdynamic pick attackminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm but uses straightforward power chords and picking, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Def Leppard - Premier Guitar Def Leppard share 8 tips on how to create a killer rock anthem | Guitar World

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