Solo Tone

The Messiah Will Come Again (Live 1990)

Gary Moore

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1959 'Greeny' or 1958 Burst, likely 'Greeny')

AmpMarshall 1959HW Handwired Plexi (main), Soldano SLO-100 (secondary, likely blended live)

PickupsOriginal PAF humbuckers (notably out-of-phase in middle position on 'Greeny')

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass7

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic

boostT-Rex T-Rex Engineering Gristle Luxury Drive

delayBoss Boss DM-2 Delay

delayLine 6 Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler

reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb

reverbBoss Boss Digital Reverb RV-5

reverbBoss Boss FRV-1 '63 Fender Reverb

flangerBoss Boss BF-2 Flanger

Notes

Live performance, 1990. Gear confirmed for early 90s live shows. Gary Moore is seen using the 'Greeny' Les Paul and Marshall Plexi head, with Soldano SLO-100 also present on stage. Pedalboard includes multiple delay and reverb pedals. Settings are estimated based on era, genre, and available sources for live blues/rock solos.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainwarm and smooth neck pickup tonetouch-sensitive and dynamicvocal-like bends and phrasingfluid, legato lead linesrich harmonic overtonesslightly compressed, expressivelong, blooming notesresponsive to picking dynamicsmildly saturated, not high-gain

Difficulty

This solo requires advanced control of vibrato, bending, and sustain, as well as nuanced dynamic expression and mastery of touch-sensitive phrasing at high volume. The technical and emotional demands are high, making it a challenge for even experienced players.

Sources

Gary Moore's Les Pauls, Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps Gary Moore's Les Pauls, Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps 14 of Gary Moore's finest guitars, amps and effects Learn the soloing secrets of 5 of the great British blues ...

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