Solo Tone

Switch 625

Def Leppard

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Destroyer (late 1970s, likely stock pickups, used by Steve Clark on High 'n' Dry album)

AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head (likely 2203 or 1959 model, used in studio for High 'n' Dry era)

PickupsIbanez Super 70 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7.5

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1981. Steve Clark played the solo on 'Switch 625' using his Ibanez Destroyer through a Marshall JMP head. No evidence of Phil Collen or later-era gear. No evidence of rack effects or digital units on this album. All evidence points to classic Marshall + humbucker setup for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

classic British crunchsinging sustaintight and articulatepunchy midrangeslightly saturatedclear note separationaggressive pick attackvintage hard rock solo toneharmonic overtonesmoderate amp gain

Difficulty

The solo features fast, articulate runs and precise bends that require intermediate to advanced technique, but does not reach shred-level complexity.

Sources

Steve Clark, Def Leppard Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Def Leppard Steve Clarke Switch 625 Instrumental (1981)

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