How to Dial In "Two Steps Behind" by Def Leppard - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Two Steps Behind"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Adrenalize (1992). Adrenalize is the fifth studio album by English rock band Def Leppard, released on 30 March 1992 through Mercury Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Def Leppard's other songs from Adrenalize, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Two Steps Behind" Tone
What guitar did Def Leppard use on "Two Steps Behind"?
The guitar on "Two Steps Behind" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Two Steps Behind" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Two Steps Behind" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Two Steps Behind" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Two Steps Behind" by Def Leppard are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.