Solo Tone

Still Got the Blues (Full Version)

Gary Moore

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (Lemon Burst, 'Stripe')

Amp1989 prototype Marshall Model 2245 JTM45 Reissue Head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 Cabinet (EV EVM12L speakers)

PickupsPAF-style humbuckers (original 1959 Gibson PAFs)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7.5

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMarshall Marshall The Guv'nor Mk I

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer

chorusRoland Roland Dimension D

delayBoss Boss DM-2 Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 1989/1990. All sources agree on the Les Paul and JTM45 reissue head for the studio version. The Guv'nor pedal is the main source of overdrive for the solo. Pickup selector: bridge pickup for most of the solo, neck pickup for some melodic lines. Effects include delay and subtle chorus from a Roland Dimension D rack unit. No evidence of wah or flanger. Settings reflect studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainwarm and smoothfat, sustaining lead tonerich midrangetouch-sensitive dynamicscreamy overdriveexpressive phrasingsubtle stereo chorusclear note separationharmonic richness

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced bending, vibrato, and phrasing control, as well as dynamic sensitivity and fast legato passages. The emotional expression and sustain require both technical skill and musicality.

Sources

Gary Moore Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk The secrets behind Gary Moore's tone on Still Got the Blues The Sound of Gary Moore: Gear Through the Years - The Guitar Marketplace Gary Moore – Still Got The Blues - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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