Gary Moore

Gary Moore — Gear by Song

How Gary Moore's rig changed track to track — specific amp settings, key gear, and what you need to replicate each tone.

Still Got the Blues

Still Got the Blues · 1990

G:8 · M:7 · T:6

The definitive Gary Moore blues tone — a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard through a modified 50W Marshall, producing the mo

Gibson Les Paul Standard (1959 original)Marshall 1987 50W (modified)
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Parisienne Walkways

Back on the Streets · 1978

G:8 · M:7 · T:6

Moore's breakthrough solo — recorded with Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy. The tone is a Les Paul through a Marshall at the li

Gibson Les Paul Standard (1959)Marshall Super Lead 100W
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Oh Pretty Woman

Blues for Greeny · 1995

G:7 · M:8 · T:6

Blues for Greeny was Moore's tribute to Peter Green, his predecessor in Fleetwood Mac, and he used Peter Green's actual

Peter Green's 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (reversed pickup magnet)Marshall 50W (various)
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Whiskey in the Jar

Thin Lizzy (Live and Dangerous era) · 1976

G:8 · M:7 · T:7

Gary Moore with Thin Lizzy — the Les Paul through the Marshall in a classic Irish rock context. This is the lead guitar

Gibson Les Paul Standard (1959)Marshall Super Lead 100W
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