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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)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5
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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.
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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)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
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.