How to Dial In "Johnny Boy" by Gary Moore - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Johnny Boy"
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 Wild Frontier (1987). A hard-rock track with Gary Moore's singing, sustained lead guitar tone. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Kirk Hammett Greeny Les Paul Standard (Signature) through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Johnny Boy" Tone
What guitar did Gary Moore use on "Johnny Boy"?
The guitar on "Johnny Boy" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Gibson Kirk Hammett Greeny Les Paul Standard (Signature) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Johnny Boy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Johnny Boy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Johnny Boy" 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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