Photograph amp settings — Fender Champion 50XL
The Def Leppard guitar tone for “Photograph”, dialed in for a Fender Champion 50XL with a Squier Sonic Esquire H. Studio version, Pyromania (1983) — main rhythm track
Marshall JMP 50W Master Volume / JCM800 + Ibanez Destroyer II (DiMarzio Super Distortion) blended with Rockman/SSL EQ
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
The Champion 50XL features a 'British 80s' digital voice that accurately models the JCM800 crunch used on Pyromania, so rely on the onboard amp voice rather than the DS-1 for authentic Marshall amp-drive. Keep bass at 4 and push treble to 7 to replicate the bright, processed Mutt Lange top-end bite while keeping the low end tight. Note that the Champion 50XL control panel has no dedicated Middle or Presence knobs, so those are nulled.
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