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Riff Tone
Still Got the Blues
Gary Moore
Guitarblues1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Amp1989 prototype Marshall Model 2245 JTM45 reissue head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet (EVM12L speakers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Used for the main riff and distorted sections of 'Still Got the Blues'. Confirmed by multiple sources as the exact gear for the album session, not live or later tours.
Tone Character(10)
fat, sustainingsinging sustainthick, vocal-likemid-forwardBritish crunchrich harmonic overtonestouch-sensitivepowerful presencetight low endaggressive but smooth
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate control of vibrato, sustain, and dynamic picking to achieve the signature singing tone and clarity, but does not involve fast runs or advanced chord voicings.
This tone has been researched 17 times by the community
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Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Amp1989 prototype Marshall Model 2245 JTM45 reissue head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet (EVM12L speakers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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This tone has been researched 17 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Used for the main riff and distorted sections of 'Still Got the Blues'. Confirmed by multiple sources as the exact gear for the album session, not live or later tours.
Tone Character(10)
fat, sustainingsinging sustainthick, vocal-likemid-forwardBritish crunchrich harmonic overtonestouch-sensitivepowerful presencetight low endaggressive but smooth
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate control of vibrato, sustain, and dynamic picking to achieve the signature singing tone and clarity, but does not involve fast runs or advanced chord voicings.