How to Dial In "All the Way from Africa" by Gary Moore - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "All the Way from Africa"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Dark Days in Paradise (1997). Dark Days in Paradise is the eleventh solo studio album by Irish guitarist Gary Moore, released on 26 May 1997 by Virgin Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JTM45 2245 Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Gary Moore's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "All the Way from Africa" Tone
What guitar did Gary Moore use on "All the Way from Africa"?
The guitar on "All the Way from Africa" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "All the Way from Africa" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "All the Way from Africa" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "All the Way from Africa" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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