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How to get Gary Moore's guitar tone

Gary Moore across 2 famous tones — mostly through Marshall JTM45 head into Marshall 4x12 basketweave cabinet, Marshall JTM45 Reissue + 1960B cab, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6.5 · bass 6 · mid 7.5 · treble 6 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Gary Moore's go-to amps

Marshall JTM45 head into Marshall 4x12 basketweave cabinet ×1Marshall JTM45 Reissue + 1960B cab ×1

2 famous Gary Moore tones

Parisienne Walkways
gain 6.5 · bass 7 · mid 7.5 · treble 6.5
Still Got the Blues
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 7.5 · treble 5.5

Blues amp settings

Gary Moore is a blues staple. See the best amp settings for blues — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

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How to get Gary Moore's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Gary Moore use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 6.5, bass 6, mid 7.5, treble 6, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Gary Moore?

They favour Marshall JTM45 head into Marshall 4x12 basketweave cabinet, Marshall JTM45 Reissue + 1960B cab with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Gary Moore's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall JTM45 head into Marshall 4x12 basketweave cabinet, Marshall JTM45 Reissue + 1960B cab and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 6.5, bass 6, mid 7.5, treble 6, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 2 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Gary Moore's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.