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Switch 625 Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Def Leppard

Def Leppard · 1980s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ibanez Destroyer (late 1970s, likely stock pickups, used by Steve Clark on High 'n' Dry album)
Pickups
Ibanez Super 70 humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JMP 100-watt head (likely 2203 or 1959 model, used in studio for High 'n' Dry era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

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.

Amp Settings

Mids
6
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
2
Treble
7.5
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

Ibanez Destroyer → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall JMP 100-watt head → Marshall 4x12 cab

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Tone Character

  • classic British crunch
  • singing sustain
  • tight and articulate
  • punchy midrange
  • slightly saturated
  • clear note separation
  • aggressive pick attack
  • vintage hard rock solo tone
  • harmonic overtones
  • moderate amp gain

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Switch 625' solo; settings estimated based on typical Marshall JMP usage for early 80s hard rock and Steve Clark's known rig.
  • ⚠️No evidence of Phil Collen's gear or later-era rack effects on this recording; all sources point to Steve Clark's Ibanez Destroyer and Marshall JMP.
  • ⚠️No explicit mention of pedals or effects in studio for this solo; delay and reverb are inferred from audible recording characteristics.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice inferred from typical solo tone and Steve Clark's known use of bridge pickup for leads.
  • ⚠️Reverb is likely from studio or amp room, not pedal or amp tank; set to low value to reflect subtle ambience.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Phil Collen and Steve Clark used Marshall amps with moderate mids and high gain for the Hysteria era, but 'Switch 625' (from 'High 'n' Dry') features a bright, cutting, 80s hard rock lead tone with slightly scooped mids, tight lows, and subtle reverb, typical of Mutt Lange's production style.

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