GuitarDistortedRiff
Too Late for Love Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Def Leppard
Def Leppard · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (Steve Clark) and Fender Telecaster with DiMarzio Super Distortion T (Phil Collen)
Pickups
Gibson Les Paul: stock humbuckers; Telecaster: DiMarzio Super Distortion T (bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (Les Paul and Telecaster, layered)
Studio recording, 1983. Both Steve Clark and Phil Collen tracked rhythm parts for the riff section. Layered approach with Les Paul and Telecaster for clarity and range. No explicit pedal use confirmed for the riff section; effects primarily from studio layering and possible rack units. Pyromania album session.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and articulate
- British crunch
- clear note separation
- mid-forward punch
- full-bodied rhythm
- defined chord voicings
- not overly saturated
- layered for clarity
- slightly compressed
- balanced brightness