Amp Settings for Still Got the Blues by Gary Moore (guitar and amp)

1. Volume

• Set guitar volume knob close to 10 for full signal and sustain
• Control dynamics with picking strength rather than volume knob
• Use amp’s master volume or input gain to avoid clipping

2. Tone

• Roll off tone knob slightly (6–8) for a warmer, smoother lead
• Neck pickup tone control can be slightly lower (around 5–7)
• Amp EQ should emphasize mids while keeping treble smooth and not harsh

3. Pickup Selector

• Set toggle switch to the neck pickup for warm, creamy lead tones
• Occasionally use the middle position for solos with added clarity
• Bridge pickup is rarely used in this tone style, unless slightly rolled off

4. Humbucker or Single Coil Preferred?

• Humbuckers are preferred for their thick, smooth sustain and lack of harsh highs
• Ideal to use vintage-voiced or PAF-style humbuckers
• Single coils typically lack the round low end and creamy mids needed for this style

5. Ideal Guitar Type (Les Paul-style)

• Gibson Les Paul Standard or Custom models are ideal
• Mahogany body and neck with a carved maple top contributes to sustain and warmth
• Set-neck construction helps provide better resonance and sustain
• Keep guitar action set moderately low for expressive bends and vibrato

• Gibson Les Paul Standard: Iconic warm tone and sustain suited for blues solos.
• Marshall DSL40CR Combo Amp: Great for achieving creamy overdrive and classic rock tones.
• Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer: Adds smooth overdrive for soulful lead tones.
• Boss DD-8 Digital Delay: Enhances lead lines with ambient echoes and space.
• Cry Baby GCB95 Wah Pedal: Useful for expressive phrasing and vocal-like tones.
• Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Strings (.010-.046): Balanced tone and playability for blues bends.
• Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb: Adds lush reverb to give depth to clean and lead sounds.

• Use a neck pickup on a Les Paul-style guitar for a warm, singing tone.
• Set amp to moderate gain with strong mids and rolled-off treble for classic blues sustain.
• Add light reverb or delay to enhance lead lines without muddying the tone.
• Use a PAF-style humbucker for smooth overdrive and rich harmonics.
• Keep volume and tone knobs around 7–8 to allow expressive dynamics.
• Incorporate subtle finger vibrato and slow bends to emulate Gary Moore’s phrasing.
• Push amp into natural sustain with a transparent overdrive pedal if needed.
• Avoid excessive compression to retain dynamic response and clarity.
• Ensure precise intonation and string control, especially on bend-heavy phrases.
• Practice with backing track at reduced tempo to refine tone matching and articulation.