How to sound like Rory Gallagher

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00:00Had a sound like Rory Gallagher.

00:04Today we're diving into the tone secrets that define Rory's iconic no-frills approach sound.

00:08Start with an S-style guitar with vintage output single coils.

00:13For amp-same, grab a cranked Vox AC-30 or Brit-style amp with EL-84 power tubes.

00:20Push to create a natural, harmonically rich overdrive.

00:23Now the real secret weapon is a Dallas Rangemaster treble booster

00:26that pushed his already screaming AC-30 to searing articulate lead tone.

00:33Beyond the treble booster, he didn't really use much in the way of effects.

00:36Let your guitar and amp do the talking.

00:38Rory's true X-factor was his hands.

00:40An aggressive picking attack and a wide, expressive vibrato.

00:43And incredible dynamic control.

00:45Get more comfortable with your guitar's volume knob to control the breakup of your amp.

00:51It's a powerful, often overlooked tool for getting a wide array of expressive tones

00:55from a single, basic signal change.

00:57Who's next? Comment your favorite Rory Gallagher song.