GuitarDistortedSolo
Cold Day In Hell Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Gary Moore
Gary Moore · 1990s · blues
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Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1959 reissue, sunburst, used in studio)
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM 900 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1991/1992)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording for 'After Hours' album (1991/1992). Gear inferred from era, interviews, and Gary Moore's known studio setup for this album. No direct source confirms pedal or amp settings for this specific solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo section.
Amp Settings
Mids7.5
Bass7
Gain6.5
Reverb4
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Gibson Les Paul Standard → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall JCM 900 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth, vocal-like lead tone
- touch-sensitive dynamics
- rich midrange presence
- bluesy overdrive with clarity
- fat, round notes
- slight edge-of-breakup character
- fluid legato phrasing
- harmonic feedback on bends
- warm, expressive vibrato
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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