Solo Tone

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (2017 Mix)

The Beatles

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1964 Gibson SG Standard

Amp1967 Vox UL730 head, 2x12 cabinet with Celestion T1088 speakers

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzSola Sound Sola Sound Tone Bender Mk 1.5

Notes

Studio recording, 1967, solo section. Gear confirmed for the original album session, which is the source for the 2017 remix. Fuzz/distortion provided by Sola Sound Tone Bender Mk 1.5 pedal. No evidence of live performance with this setup.

Tone Character(10)

fast, percussive attackscratchy treblenasal midrangemildly overdriven fuzztight and focusedclassic British crunchsinging sustainmid-heavy punchslightly compressednot fully saturated

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level technique due to its brisk tempo, tight rhythmic phrasing, and the need to maintain clarity and articulation with a fuzzed-out tone.

Sources

The Beatles' guitars & amps: what they played on every album | Guitar World The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Super Deluxe Edition) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Beatles fans, help!... Looking for the tone on Sgt. Pepper

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