Solo Tone

Cold Day In Hell

Gary Moore

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1959 reissue, sunburst, used in studio)

AmpMarshall JCM 900 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1991/1992)

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass7

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'After Hours' album (1991/1992). Gear inferred from era, interviews, and Gary Moore's known studio setup for this album. No direct source confirms pedal or amp settings for this specific solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth, vocal-like lead tonetouch-sensitive dynamicsrich midrange presencebluesy overdrive with clarityfat, round notesslight edge-of-breakup characterfluid legato phrasingharmonic feedback on bendswarm, expressive vibrato

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced blues phrasing, expressive vibrato, and fast legato runs, demanding both technical skill and dynamic control.

Sources

Gary Moore - Cold Day In Hell (Guitar Cover) | The Gear Page [PLAY] Gary Moore - Cold Day In Hell : r/Guitar - Reddit

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