Riff Tone

Wah-Wah (2014 Remaster)

George Harrison

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1957 or 1961, sunburst, rosewood board, as used by George Harrison on All Things Must Pass sessions)

AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, studio recording, 1970)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahVox Vox Wah-Wah (likely V845 or JMI Grey Wah, exact model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1970 (released as 2014 Remaster). Gear based on session photos and period-correct interviews; no direct source for exact serials. Wah pedal is clearly audible and period-correct Vox wah is most likely.

Tone Character(10)

bright and cuttingdynamic wah sweeppercussive attackslightly overdriven/crunchyclear single-coil articulationclassic '70s rock studio tonenot heavily saturatedfunky rhythmic feelopen and airyresponsive to picking dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires tight coordination between strumming and wah pedal movement, but the chord shapes and tempo are accessible for most intermediate players.

Sources

The Basics of Britpop - Premier Guitar Vox V845 Wah Pedal - What To Know & Where To Buy TIL The day George walked out on The Beatles, he wrote “ ...

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