Riff Tone

Beware of Darkness (2014 Remaster)

George Harrison

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch G6128 Duo Jet (likely 1957 model, used by Harrison on All Things Must Pass sessions for rhythm/riff parts)

AmpVox AC30

PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain3

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb3

presence4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1970 (All Things Must Pass sessions, used for rhythm/riff section of 'Beware of Darkness'). Gear confirmed for studio, not live. Stratocaster was also used on the album, but Gretsch Duo Jet is most commonly cited for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

chimey and balancedwarm and slightly overdrivenarticulate and dynamicvintage tube compressionbright and cutting bridge pickupsubtle sustainsmooth highs with rolled-off tone knobexpressive picking dynamicsnot overly bright or harshclassic British rock rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate chord voicings, dynamic picking, and subtle control of sustain and tone, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast tempo.

Sources

George Harrison Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk George Harrison - Beware Of Darkness - Eats, Drinks & Leaves

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