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Solo Tone

Moonlight Shadow (Remastered 2013)

Mike Oldfield

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s/early 1980s, maple neck, stock single coils)
AmpDirect Input (DI) to mixing console, possibly with compression and EQ; no evidence of a specific amp used on the studio recording

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1982 (for original), remastered 2013. Multiple sources and listening evidence indicate the solo was recorded DI (no amp), with compression and EQ applied in the studio. No evidence of live rig or amp being used for the original solo. Guitar is a Stratocaster with single coils, likely using the neck or neck+middle position for the solo.

Tone Character(10)
liquid and sustainingbright and articulatesmooth, compressed attacksinging sustainvery clean with no amp breakupslightly scooped midsclear, bell-like highsmild treble booststudio-polished clarityno audible noise or hiss

Difficulty

The solo demands intermediate-level control of bends, vibrato, and legato phrasing, with a focus on expressive melodic playing and clean execution. The technical challenge lies in maintaining smooth sustain and articulation without the cover of distortion.

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