Gary Moore - The Real Gear With Phil Harris Vintage Guitars & Amps | Guitar Interactive Magazine
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Gary Moore The Real Gear is an overview by Phil Harris on Gary Moore’s Les Paul & Vintage Marshall stack featured in Issue 24 of our FREE online magazine. Phil Harris, curator of the legendary ‘Greenie’ 1959 Les Paul once owned and used by both Peter Green and Gary Moore, kindly brought the guitar back to GI’s London studio - this time to show us how Gary Moore used it. Also on show are the vintage Marshall’s that were also such a part of one of the most remarkable solo sounds of recent years.
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“Gary Moore, who died three years ago aged 58, didn’t just leave a huge gap in the role of honour of guitar heroes: there’s a case to be made that his will be the last name on it - or at least on a major chapter of it. Though born in 1952, a few years after most of the guitar superstars who emerged in the mid-1960s, Moore drew on the same musical roots and was among the last of the generation of British (Anglo-Irish in his case, if you prefer) guitar players who reinvigorated the Blues in the last half of the 20th Century. As a child in Belfast, Northern Ireland in the ‘60s, he listened intently to the emerging guitar slingers who redefined the sound of the electric guitar, ripping it away from the whistle-clean tones of Hank Marvin and the Shadows, supplanting it with the darker and more
menacing sound invented, more or less, by Eric Clapton, himself channelling the Blues from its American originators.
Yes it was called the Gary Moore Band ! Back in the early 70's I was a bouncer and Gary Moore came to Lincoln. I was assigned to Gary for the night. I knocked on his dressing room door to introduce myself and he was loosening up with the Les Paul that was Peter Greens, I asked if it was the same guitar that played all those great songs and he said it was, I then asked if I could have a quick tinkle on it and he let me. What a night that was for me!
Having a tinkle on it has a completely different meaning on the west side of the pond
You urinated on Greeny?! That’s Rock N Roll!
Lucky bugger, having a tinkle on greeny ... now there's another word with two meanings
Great story mate 👏👏👏
@Nick G Indeed I am, I see Kirk Hammet has bought it now
It was a such a great lost when we lost Gary...he was by far one of the greatest players to ever strap on a guitar.....😏😏
Definitely made me determined to play the heck out of the my Les Pauls 💔
Real Gear, really? I was hopping to see and hear what GM used and how he got his tone/GM sound! I would have liked to see his amps and the setting along with what pedals he used? As much as I enjoy hearing story's about Gary I'd like to see more of his gear and how he used it! He is still missed!
Terrific job......great playing ...all very moving and thanks for this touching testimony to Gary Moore.
I actually had a chance of meeting Gary in Essex around 15 years ago but it was a bit too far to go at the time so I declined, of course I absolutely regret it now. God bless you Gary.
So wonderful played and sound! I love Gary and play his songs as a guitar player in South Germany in our Rock Band. Unfortunately, I still cannot use a light weight amp to get that tone, still need my heavy weight Marshall amp for it, I am now 70'years old, but who cares that, right?
Thanks so much for sharing stories and the wonderful guitars.
There’s just no other guitar tone like Gary Moore’s. RIP
What a guitar, what a history, and what a player! Thank you Phil for sharing this with all of us dreamers who will never get to touch a real 59'. What I loved about your demo was that you had the Marshall CrAnKEd, and we could really hear how the guitar sounds up loud. The touch sensitivity of this guitar is so amazing. When you rolled the volume off, and picked lightly, it was almost clean, and when you picked a little harder it got louder without touching the volume, and the notes started swelling, and even feeding back. That is the sound I love!! I see all of these demos with early bursts on CZcams, and they either play mostly clean, or with very little gain. BORING!!! I want to hear the character of the guitar, and you fully demonstrated it here, and it is simply AMAZING!! Thank you so much, and, Rest In Peace Gary. Your legacy lives on!
Such a nice man,Phil Harris.-thank you!
Nobody had more FIRE than Gary
the only one I know is stevie ray.
Best Guitarist ever Mr Gary Moore 💯🤙 RIP Gary Moore surly missed xxxxxx
My hero. I was lucky to have seen him twice. The second time at the Hammersmith Odeon, he flicked his head back and I got a face full of sweat!! I still haven't washed lol!
My claim to fame was playing SGTB in a pub and then finding out that I was playing in front of his family. They had some great stories about him.
I love hearing all these stories.
Phil.. thanks for sharing your memories of Gary, he was an inspiration to us all.. and for all you guy's influence, on a whole generation of us kids, who were listening.. and for a look, and listen to Greeny.. and the soulfull playing.. God bless..
I was lucky enough to see Gary with Thin Lizzy and then when he was in his Charvel metal phase and twice during his blues period. There has NEVER been a more passionate kickass player. We miss him terribly 😢.
Very smooth playing. Lovely touch. The guitar pickups have that slight microphonic edge that would give you near instant feedback access. The middle position has a distinct flavour.
I would say the neck has a very distinctive sound too
Anyone watching this has not seen the performance of Gary playing Red House on the fender anniversary DVD you need to see it. He absolutely was the best performance on that DVD, and probably one of the best performances of that song you will ever see.
Fantastic video....I've known about Gary Moore for years but it took me almost 5 decades for everything to "click" between my ears and my brain.....now I'm realizing that my own personal style of playing is based more on Gary than anybody else I know. I think the Slash's of the world were heavily influenced by Gary.....but what do I know.....
i downloaded that video of the strat anniversary before it was removed...and when i watched it on tv the time it aired, I felt bad for anyone who played after him..he just blew the floor right off the stage..and thank you for your love of the "iconic player"and your role in bringing the world that amazing sound he had.
Great job Phil. I'm sure Gary would approve & he's lucky to have known you too don't forget! The thing for me that I love about Gary's playing was his melodic taste and his controlled aggression on the guitar. When I saw his tribute gig of Hendrix tunes it blew me away - completely. I love the LP sound and in Gary's hands ( love the broomstick comment) it was huge but a strat is a much more unforgiving beast and if you f**k up its glaring - I don't think even Jimi played his songs as well as Gary did them - seriously. Enough blathering - thanks again and rock on. Great playing by the way. All the best from Ireland. 👍👍
Phil Harris is superb..love the stories could listen to them all night :)
My #1 LP player RIP GARY , Alfred puerto Rico .
Great video of Gary's guitar. Idk how many of us very lucky & very few bastards there are out there whom were either passed down or even luckier were able to purchase a very good professional guitar when we were extremely young. In my case it was a 1963 00-18 Martin flat top. I have pictures of me as a baby with my Father sitting on the couch at our old home place & Dad is holding the guitar playing songs to me. I was so lucky to have been born to 2 parents who were passionate music lovers & great musicians in their own rights. I have carried & tried to baby this guitar as much as I could. I think I was in my early teens when I went to the local music store to attend a so called lesson from this guy who truthfully only taught me 1 thing & that was the finger exercise where you go each finger in half steps all the way up & down all 6 strings & then moving up the neck as far as u can go & then do it again moving the opposite direction towards the nut. Anyways my Father & I walked into the store & I did not have a case at all for the Martin. My Grandfather had bought it & a D-35 at the same time back in 1963 & the 00-18 had been given to my Father as well as a brand new at the time Gibson RB250 gorgeous banjo. Which the banjo became my Father's main instrument in the family band & my Uncle was given the D35 which became his main instrument. So the 00-18 bounced around with my Father from 1963 until he passed it on to me. I was probably around 7 or 8 when I began learning how to place my fingers on the strings to form the 3 greatest chord shapes of all, G, C, & D. My Dad showed me these 3 chords & told me that if I really wanted to learn then he would buy me a chord book, which he did. Mel Bay's chord book. Anyways, we walk in the local music store & they have a beautiful hard case laying out just for me. They said they were cringing every time I would walk in & around with that guitar & no case. So of course like any child I begged my Father for it. Like any great Father he of course purchased it for me @ the price of $100.00 back in the late 80's or early 90's. The guitar is beat to hell. It was that way because it went close to 20 years without a case. I would drag it everywhere with me. It became something akin to the Charlie Brown character Linus who carried around his famous blanket. The guitar became like that to me. It's the only thing that I have that I know of that my Grandfather had played on & my Father. It has become an amazing way to bring me closer to my family ties. I have a real emotional experience just thinking about that guitar. When I get to hold it & play it, it becomes like my own flaming sword or Excalibur. I had to carry around this guitar in this big heavy case along with the RB250 & it was even heavier in its original case. Sadly we lost the Gibson RB250 in pawn because of very hard times just a few years ago. I honestly cry every time I think about it. That banjo represents so much of my Father as well as my Grandfather. I would do anything to get that back. If anyone knows of it please let me know where it's at? Please give me an opportunity to buy it back? It's like having a family member being kidnapped. These instruments evoke so much emotion & connections to my past & memories are great but being able to hold these instruments & play them is something that I cannot describe how good that feels. The banjo was supposed to be passed down to me as well.
Best of luck in finding your banjo! That must be tough
thumbs up to the person who mentioned ESP guitars. I just started playing them and I think they are great. I have several but the EC models are great. I love les pauls and p90 loaded ones in particuliar... the p90 is still my favorite pickup..seems to cut through with the right amount of warmth and bite if you will...depends on which position. Thanks Phil and GI.
I can listen to Phil talk and play guitar all day long. Great guy and an amazing player with a lovely touch.
I realize it's a legend once owned by Gary Moore, but may I say? That's a beautiful Les Paul guitar! I wish I had Phil Harris' chops.
It has been a complete and total pleasure listening to your stories and your playing Phil....Gary is still way up on the top of my favourites list....great video and session Phil....many thanks for the memories mate!
Nice video Phil, and thanks for the stories. I particularly enjoyed the more subtle passages around 12-14 mins. I'd love to hear Bonamassa using this guitar in concert.
Phil, appreciate the demo of not only your following of your friend Gary Moore and all of the lot which were part of his legacy
That was great! Thank you! Gary is 1 of my top favorite guitar players, the burst is beautiful!! Nice playing!!
Excellent thanks for posting
How amazing ... I have always been sort of 'to shy' enjoying the louder wilder guitar .. now nudging at sixty and with this lead in I have been doing so the first time . a whole new world to conquer 🌻:)
Thank you so much for sharing this video. What an amazing Les Paul with ultimate heritage to back it up. We Miss you Gary!! Rest in Peace.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with your friend, Gary.
Excellent playing by you.
Nice to see you having fun with that historical guitar and rig. Thanks for the demo of the range of tones and techniques with the LP. Thanks for sharing the stories and the respectful tribute to Gary.
Thank You, This was great getting to hear about the experiences....
The guitar is in good hands being played thank god
Amen. Doing what is was created to do. Not collecting dust.
Pete Green, Gary Moore and now Kirk Hammett. May this Guitar never be laid to rest behind glass in some museum or on some fat rich collectors wall.
Amen.
WOW! great clip and great stories. The HOLY GRAIL of LES PAUL guitars. I'm so fortunate see Gary live. Being from the USA, he didn't tour here much at all...but stationed in Germany I got to see him in Frankfurt on the After Hours tour. I read last year that Kirk Hammett of Metallica now owns this guitar...and plays it on stage.
Simply beautiful. Love all the stories and the history!
Saw Gary, with Budding Whittington in the Half Brick in Worthing will never forget it.
Thank for sharing, beautiful stories and of course fond memories for you. God Bless and again thanks for sharing.
Great notes Phil...A few more minutes of that is going to get you on the 'guns for hire list'. Thanks for your time, I enjoyed this one.
this and George Harrisons Lucy Les Paul have to be the coolest guitars in the world...
Before Kirk Hammet got the Greenie, it actually was offered back to Peter Green who said "God, no! Look at the state that thing is in."
Seems like Green is the kind of chap who likes his guitars to look well kept and pretty.
Well I’m one of those people that leaves mojo on my LP’s so I wouldn’t clean it up!
Rest In Peace Gary...you will always be missed...
I remember being about 10 feet from this guitar way back in the mid 1970's seeing Gary Moore with Colosseum II... I was a big Peter Green fan then too... but I didn't know that this had been Peter's guitar too at the time... Gary used a couple of AC30's (I think) at the time & (of course) sounded totally astonishing to my fledgling guitarist ears... still does...!
No Phil you done good on Red House. Your a very. Wonderful player. Thanks for being such a gentleman.
Wonderful story and excellent playing.
Nice video. Enjoyed the stories. You seem like a good humble guy and a very good player.
I really enjoy your commentary and the gear. A very humble guy with some great stories....thank you!
That's a $500,000 guitar. they only made like 1600 1959 Les Pauls. The '59 has become the "PINNACLE" to guitar collectors.
Scott Raby The total production from 1958 to1960 is 1600. Hence there are far less 1959 LP's then 1600.
That makes more sense. I heard that number and thought that has to be for the whole 3 years.
Scott Raby Rumour has it that when Gary was short of cash in the early 2000's it was sold for $750k to $1.2m, and that Kirk Hammett paid approx, $2m for it earlier this year.
Did not know that. I did hear that Gary Moore had sold it because he needed the money. Sadly Gary died not too long ago. Last year I think.
I think Gary is sadly missed by many of us. He carried the British-flame as rock shifted from US blues-based guitar into shredding territory. He had a wonderful feel for beautiful melodic-lines that were swiftly washed away by playing fast without feel. The likes of Gary and Bernie Marsden were exceptional musicians swept away by 'shredders' who played fast, understood scales and modes, but couldn't communicate at a deeper-level. I can still play 'Empty Rooms' and emotionally connect in a way that's inaccessible to me through Paul Gilbert or even Steve Vai.
There definitely should be a
Gary Moore edition
There already was, about 20 years ago.
@@robertthomas7239 cool thanks for letting me know.but I’d never be able to afford one. Plus I can’t sell my 77 Les Paul
Custom now can I 😬
But a gold top Les Paul is way too expensive for my budget. I have a
77 Les Paul custom and man is it
Heavy. 13.3 pounds!
@@robertthomas7239 little too expensive for me but I do have a 77 Les Paul custom in Merlot color. It’s heavier than a horse
13.3 pounds! Shoulder and back breaker
thank you Phil .....Gary was a great influence on my guitar playing from that period of the time
Kirk Hammett owns this guitar now. I think it’s awesome he’s ripping tallica riffs through it now.
Just saw Metallica play the other night. Kirk came out with that very guitar, and I was surprised. I recognized the reversed neck pickup. I thought he would have left it at home, but he rocks out with it live. Heard he payed just under 2 mil for it...
That guitar is priceless. Is that the one Peter played in the Bluesbreakers and beyond?
+cgavin1 yes, not priceless cos kirk hammett bought it
@@trotskyite1 still payed like 2 million or something for it
Hayden Alyward no, Gary sold it for 300k GBP, Hammett never paid these figures for it
Didn’t come across Gary Moore until the early 90’s and wore the heck out of the tape 💔
So what I got here was get a Les Paul. Or whatever model you can afford , and a JCM 900.
No distortion pedals or compressor.
I’m thinking about the song “ king of the blues “. I’m thinking he added a little compressor pedal to the natural sustain of a 59 Les Paul
Gary forever
That was awesome!! Great stories, and amazing playing!! Thanks Phil!!
Thought Kirk Hammett bought that guitar? Wonderful playing and and Stories thanks Phil for sharing!
@Leo Gonzalez. Kirk Hammett did buy Gary Moore's guitar. This here has been Peter Greens Les Paul too. It think Kirk has bought it a little later.
Only someone so familiar could lean on it like that.
No mention of the Hamer & Charvel Custom shop guitars(one EMG pickup only & with Floyd,he's using on the ''Live in Stockholm'' concert) or the pre-factory PRS Archtops(the predecessors of today's Custom 22/24 models) Gary was using during the 80's?He also played an EMG loaded Jackson Soloist SL-1 & custom made Heritage Les Paul.Specially the Hamer Special doublecuts,the black with the H-S-S pickup configuration & the Floyd Rose(you can see this guitar on the cover & back of the ''Run for Cover''-LP) & the white,with the 2 humbuckers,were killer guitars.I wonder who has them now?
Maybe his family?
Great !!
***** Just about any Hamer is better that anything Gibson ever made. Gibson has no relation to the company that made the Les Paul. A corporation bought the name. Same with Fender...decades ago. They are unrelated. In the late 50's they accidentally got some good wood and accidentally made some great sounding ones and they had to borrow them back to copy them because not only did they not have a clue why they sounded good, but they had nobody related to those that made them that even knew. Might as well buy from Korea. Gibson is a joke.
TheDogpa Basically,after Gibson closed down the original factory in Kalamazoo,they went downhill.They're only still big in business,because of their prestigious name,their quality control is a joke and they're overpriced as hell.
And that applies to almost every American Company. They all sold out and very few people that even know what music is actually make stuff. Landry Amps and an old Hamer or a McNaught. No point in any of the rest existing. Andif you have no money, get an original Hamer Slammer...well made and sound great.
Gary Was And Is Still A Monster Guitarist. These Videos And Channels Keep Him Alive. Thank You!
Great anecdotes and excellent chops.Nice one Phil.
Great video. Kirk hammett owns one Gary's Les Paul's uses it live but at times it was like his main go to guitar. Could be seen in St Anger making of.
It’s that one
Kirk didn't have Greeny when Metallica made the St Anger album
@@alanlatimer1024 yes, Kirk did have Greeny. Kirk bought greeny during load reload days and greeny can be seen in photos during recording of load, re load.
Watch the dvd of St anger that came with cd. Thats greeny les paul we see Kirk playing
@@Trials-and-Tribulations no you're wrong he bought Greeny in 2014 get your facts straight man
Nice one Phil top man ✊☺️❤️
Nice playing. Thanks for this fitting tribute. Grolsch!
Gary Moore will be back!
No. He won't.
the first 7 odd minutes is your normal, pre-requisite aging rocker strolling down memory lane before he demonstrates this amazing guitar.
Shain Rochester has been is better than a never was,now learn some manners punk
And the paul lives on
I heard that at some time it had a repair on it then when it was returned it had the humbucker in the wrong way round by mistake and that was what gave him such a different sound?
That was peter green... but then peter green gave said guitar to gary so in a way yes
An 8 year old video! Look at the condition of Gary’s guitar in 2016, and look at the state it is in now, having passed 2 sets of hands
Hi Phil, you play wonderful, many thanks! I wish you all the best for Christmas 2018 and a good New Year 2019, Uwe, guitar player in South Germany.
Love Gary Moore. Can't buy an expensive vintage les paul. So I guess this studio modal with Duncan pickups will hav to do.
Try buying a vintage Les Paul with a repaired neck (as long as its not too badly repaired), they go quite cheap. I bought a 1968 Les Paul Custom for £1200 a few years back and it's great. They can go for a fortune if in good condition so you could get one.
Tubemonks good morning that’s a good idea. Stay safe out there. These days I’ve got more play time. Check out the guitars my late brother made his name was Charles Lindert. Thanks for the comment
Really good sounding!!!
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Hi , Phil . Did Peter green record "Stop Messin Around" with this guitar ? Does it have it's original case ?
Brilliant many thanks
When was this filmed? Just as Kirk Hammett now owns this guitar (I wish Joe Bonamassa had bought it instead)
I agree wholeheartedly. Bonamassa is way more deserving of that lovely lady.
Well I guess Kirk too, likes Les Paul's.. The expensive ones, or if u will, the most famous Les Paul, and I'm guessing also the best sounding.
But I was kinda surprised that Kirk got it. Wonder what the good folks at ESP are saying about it. They better not copy it hahaha.
And if it matters to anyone; I've gotten myself an Ultra select '59 Vos Lemon Barley Burst, a few weeks ago.
Nobody is talking about it.
Very difficult statement to make that it´s the best sounding. There´s a lot of them I havent compared :p. But I´l agree that this one has been proven on great equipment, by one of the greatest blues-rock players ever (imo). Time and time again. And there is video and audio evidence everywhere.
Nah I should've bought it. Lol
Dont know who this gent is but he really good. Thanks good video
Thanks for the video! You're a great guy too.
Rory Gallagher was also a great guitarist like Gary Moore
Jimmy Hendrix was asked in an interview : How does it feel to be the greatest guitar player alive ?
His answer was : I don't know , ask Rory Gallagher !!
Please, anyone knows the name of this first song played at 07:10 ? Killer riff style I think! Really great stuff! Gary was killer on guitar, for sure! Tnks for sharing the stories and for the inspirations!
Gary Moore- Oh pretty woman
Great playing dude!
Does Kirk hammet not own this now?
Yes, he does. He plays it all the time
indeed, two million dollars
@@answersinreality6316 I think Kirk said in an interview that he paid less than that because he knew the owner really needed money. But still did not disclosed how much he paid :D
@@Gueli Oh? Still what an instrument to have in your hands - kind of bitter sweet. I think that guitar could be haunted.
@A BC D EF G Vibes Hi, well obviously it's not literally haunted. Saying that though, if I were a rock star, I don't think I would want to own it. Peter Green became ill and recluse after owning Greeny, Gary Moore died before hs time. The guitar had a head snap and then was resurrected. It was built incorrectly and its fault became its quality. It's all a little odd. That's all. I have a Gary Moore 2013 tribute Les Paul; it has a weird presence. Don't you feel it?
Hot damm. Just makes yea wanna plug right on in. Well played. Gonna rest my head awhile. And do some daydreaming.😁👍✌️
What pick ups Gary was using on gibson les paul ?
Great Stories, loved it =)
Great stories!
7:36 lick is sweet.
Good sounds, sympathic guy, and another side of the "not so populare JCM900".
But,, Again if you can play the amp is just fine.
pbstratocaster I is
how do I get the dirty/messy tone on les paul? My Les pauls tend to make straight tone rather than the dirty.
Lots of gain.
Of all the people they could of got to play a Moore tribute they went for this chancer..full of his own importance.I seen him once saying he was playing in front of Moore on the Les Paul and was 'stealing Gary's thunder'..not a chance in hell on this shabby showing..
And he never was a member of Thin Lizzy either as he claims
Great stories.
One word Phil, Brilliant. thanks for sharing your great stories, and your fantastic playing 👍🏻
Was that really Midnight Blues and Red House? Not left that much.
Great guitar and playing. Whats that first song with the A pent runs?? Thanks.