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The Loner Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Gary Moore

Gary Moore · 1980s · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Jackson Soloist
Pickups
Jackson stock humbuckers (likely Seymour Duncan or Jackson-branded, HSS or HH configuration, bridge humbucker used for solo)
Amp
Marshall 1959HW Handwired Plexi Amp Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1987-1988. Guitar confirmed as Jackson Soloist for 'The Loner' solo by video and forum consensus. Marshall Plexi confirmed as main amp for this era. No evidence of PRS or Les Paul for this specific solo. Effects are from pedals, not amp. No evidence of effects loop use.

Amp Settings

Mids
7.5
Bass
7
Gain
7
Reverb
3
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic · overdrive
  • Boss DM-2 Delay · delay
  • Reverb pedal (model unknown) · reverb

Jackson Soloist → Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer → Boss DM-2 Delay → Reverb pedal (model unknown) → Marshall 1959HW Plexi

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Tone Character

  • singing sustain
  • smooth, violin-like legato
  • rich harmonic overtones
  • thick, saturated sound
  • long delay trails
  • touch-sensitive dynamics
  • aggressive pick attack
  • warm but biting bridge pickup
  • fluid melodic phrasing
  • slightly compressed

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct studio amp knob settings found; settings estimated based on Marshall Plexi usage for high-gain 1980s rock and Gary Moore's typical tone.
  • ⚠️Guitar model confirmed as Jackson Soloist for 'The Loner' solo by video and forum consensus, not Les Paul or PRS.
  • ⚠️Pedal models inferred from Equipboard and era-appropriate choices; exact pedal settings not found.
  • ⚠️Delay and reverb are clearly audible in the solo; delay pedal model inferred as Boss DM-2 (Equipboard), reverb likely from pedal or studio.
  • ⚠️No evidence of effects loop use or amp-based delay/chorus/flanger.
  • ⚠️If new evidence arises for different guitar/amp/pedal for this specific solo, update accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Gary Moore's 'The Loner' solo features a saturated, singing lead tone with strong mids and warmth, typical of his Les Paul into a Marshall or Soldano amp setup from the late 80s. The settings emphasize thick mids, smooth highs, and a touch of reverb for space, matching both his playing style and the era's production.

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