GuitarDistortedSolo
The Loner Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Gary Moore
Gary Moore · 1980s · rock
studio
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
Mids7.5
Bass7
Gain7
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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