Solo Tone

In My Dreams

Gary Moore

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1959 reissue or similar, as per Gary Moore's known studio use in late 1980s)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, late 1980s Moore standard)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers (or original PAF-style humbuckers, as per Moore's typical Les Paul setup)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6.5

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, circa 1988-1989. No direct source for this exact session, but consistent with Moore's gear for this era and album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainthick, vocal-like lead tonesmooth, saturated overdrivelong, expressive bendstouch-sensitive dynamicsrich midrange presencefluid legato runswarm, harmonically richclear note separationemotional phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of bends, vibrato, and sustain, as well as expressive phrasing and dynamic touch, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

gary moore's melody : r/blues - Reddit What is your 'grail tone'? : r/guitarpedals - Reddit

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