Riff Tone

Paperback Writer (2022 Stereo Mix)

The Beatles

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

GuitarEpiphone Casino (1965, sunburst, used by Paul McCartney for riff section)

AmpVox 7120 (hybrid solid-state/tube amp, used in Revolver sessions)

PickupsEpiphone P-90 single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, April 1966, Revolver sessions. Paul McCartney played the main riff on his Epiphone Casino through a Vox 7120. No evidence of pedals used in the original studio recording. 2022 Stereo Mix is a remix of the original 1966 studio take.

Tone Character(10)

meaty and honkingpropulsive rhythmsharp, clanging attackmid-gain crunchfull-bodied midrangebright and biting top endslightly compressedsaturated but articulateBritish Invasion crunchaggressive, forward in the mix

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, punchy picking and muting for clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

The Gear of The Beatles' "Revolver"The Beatles' Revolver guitar gear: a complete guide Aclam Dr. Robert Review - Premier Guitar

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