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The Messiah Will Come Again (Live 1990)
Gary Moore
GuitarSoloDistortedblues1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1959, 'Peter Green' Les Paul, as used by Gary Moore in 1990 live performances)
AmpMarshall 1959HW Handwired Plexi (with possible Soldano SLO 100 in the rig, but main solo tone is Marshall Plexi-based)
Amp Settings
mid8
bass6.5
gain7
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singing sustainwarm and smooththick midrangetouch-sensitive dynamicsvocal-like phrasingexpressive bends and vibratoedge-of-breakup crunchnot overly bright, rounded highsnatural compressionpowerful, emotive lead tone
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bends, vibrato, and dynamics, as well as fast, clean pentatonic runs and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for all but experienced blues/rock guitarists.
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