Solo Tone

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The Beatles

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (1964)

AmpVox 7120 hybrid (solid-state preamp/tube power amp)

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5

bass4.5

mid7

treble7.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzSola Sound Sola Sound Tone Bender Mk 1.5

Notes

Studio recording, 1968. Solo was overdubbed by George Harrison, likely using his Gibson SG Standard through a Vox 7120 amp. The solo was recorded at half speed with a piano played in unison. Fuzz/distortion from a Sola Sound Tone Bender Mk 1.5 was likely used. No evidence of additional pedals or effects beyond amp and fuzz. Abbey Road Studios, White Album sessions.

Tone Character(10)

fast, percussive attackscratchy treblenasal midrangefuzzy edgetight and articulateslightly compressedbright and bitingcrunchy distortionnot high gainunison with piano adds thickness

Difficulty

The solo is straightforward melodically but requires precise timing and articulation to match the piano overdub, as well as control of a fuzzy, percussive tone.

Sources

The Beatles' guitars & amps: what they played on every album | Guitar World

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