Riff Tone

Still Got the Blues

Gary Moore

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

Amp1989 prototype Marshall Model 2245 JTM45 reissue head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet (EVM12L speakers)

PickupsOriginal PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5

mid8

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMarshall Marshall The Guv'nor

Notes

Studio recording, 1990. Used for the main riff and distorted sections of 'Still Got the Blues'. Confirmed by multiple sources as the exact gear for the album session, not live or later tours.

Tone Character(10)

fat, sustainingsinging sustainthick, vocal-likemid-forwardBritish crunchrich harmonic overtonestouch-sensitivepowerful presencetight low endaggressive but smooth

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate control of vibrato, sustain, and dynamic picking to achieve the signature singing tone and clarity, but does not involve fast runs or advanced chord voicings.

Sources

Gary Moore's tone on Still Got the Blues: how he got his sound | Guitar World 14 of Gary Moore's finest guitars, amps and effects - in pictures | MusicRadar Gary Moore – Still Got The Blues - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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