Riff Tone

Walking By Myself

Gary Moore

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 'Greeny' or similar burst Les Paul used on Still Got the Blues album)

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

PickupsOriginal PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4

bass5

mid8

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMarshall Marshall The Guv'nor

chorusRoland Chorus effect (likely Roland SDD-320 Dimension D or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 1989/1990, as used on the 'Still Got the Blues' album. Gear confirmed for this album and song by multiple sources. Rhythm/riff section uses bridge pickup. No evidence of live/tour rig for this part.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and dynamichigh midrange presencetight and percussive attackarticulate note separationaggressive bridge pickup bitetouch-sensitive responseclean-to-edge-of-breakup base tonefat, sustaining rhythm linesslightly compressed from amp driveminimal ambient effects

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast shuffle rhythm with strong pick attack and dynamic control, but uses standard blues-rock techniques accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Gary Moore's tone on Still Got the Blues: how he got his sound | Guitar World Gary Moore Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk

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