Solo Tone

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The Beatles

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1964 Gibson SG Standard

AmpVox UL730/7120 hybrid amp or Vox Conqueror (solid-state preamp/tube power amp, 2x12 cabinet)

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers (bridge pickup)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzSola Sound Sola Sound Tone Bender Mk 1.5

Notes

Studio recording, Abbey Road, 1969. Most sources agree on the Gibson SG Standard (bridge pickup) and a Vox hybrid amp (UL730/7120 or Conqueror) for the solo. Some sources mention the use of a Leslie rotary speaker for additional modulation, but this is debated. Fuzz/distortion is likely from a Sola Sound Tone Bender Mk 1.5 or the amp's built-in fuzz circuit.

Tone Character(10)

sweet singing overdrive/distortionfast, percussive attackscratchy treblenasal midrangeliquid and expressive lead linesslide phrasingdistinctive timbre (octave-up effect from tape speed manipulation)fuzz blended with clean toneextra-gritty distortionwarm yet biting

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate slide technique, expressive phrasing, and control of sustain and vibrato, but does not involve high-speed runs or advanced technical passages.

Sources

The Beatles' guitars & amps: what they played on every album The secrets behind George Harrison's guitar tone on The Beatles ...The Beatles' Abbey Road guitar gear: the complete guide

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