Solo Tone

Still Got the Blues

Gary Moore

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

Amp1989 Marshall JTM45 Reissue (Model 2245 prototype) head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet (Electro-Voice 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, 1989-1990. Used for the solo section of 'Still Got the Blues'. Guitar World and MusicRadar confirm this exact guitar and amp for the studio solo take.

Tone Character(10)

fat, sustaining lead tonesinging sustainwarm and smooth neck pickup soundtouch-sensitive dynamicsBritish blues with modern gainlush stereo spreadrich midrange presencearticulate note separationslightly compressed attackno perceivable pitch modulation

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced blues phrasing, expressive vibrato, and dynamic control, as well as technical proficiency in legato, bending, and sustain management. The emotional delivery and phrasing complexity push this solo into the 'hard' to 'expert' range.

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's Les Pauls, Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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