Marshall Code 50 settings
Still Got the Blues settings for Marshall Code 50
Gary Moore · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Gary Moore "Still Got the Blues" solo tone on a Marshall Code 50, select the Bluesbreaker preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-09-21
- Preset / mode
- Bluesbreaker
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6 · Volume 10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus to add depth and richness to the lead tone.
- Play with a smooth, legato style to enhance the singing sustain characteristic of the solo.
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics; varying your picking strength will yield different tonal responses.
Riff settings
updated 2026-06-05
- Preset / mode
- Bluesbreaker
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6 · Volume 5
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamics; play lightly for clean tones and harder for overdrive.
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer, more expressive sound.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch on certain notes.
The original rig
What Gary Moore used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- 1989 Marshall JTM45 Reissue (Model 2245 prototype) head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet (Electro-Voice EVM12L speakers)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Still Got the Blues adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Gary Moore's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Marshall Code 50 for Still Got the Blues?
Start from the Bluesbreaker preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Still Got the Blues?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 10.
What gear did Gary Moore use on Still Got the Blues?
Guitar: 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: 1989 Marshall JTM45 Reissue (Model 2245 prototype) head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet (Electro-Voice EVM12L speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Still Got the Blues on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall Code 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.