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Guitarrock1960s
Original Gear
Guitar1962 Gibson J-160E
Amp1964 Vox AC100 head with 4x12 cabinet (Celestion T1088 speakers, Goodmans Midax horns)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1965. Lennon’s amplified J-160E provided the main riff tone. Flatwound Pyramid Gold strings (.012-.052) likely used. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
organ-like timbrepercussive attacknasal midrangeslightly gritty edgesmooth, compressedbright and articulatedistinctive P-90 claritytight, focused rhythmminimal ambienceno audible pedal effects
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive strumming and precise timing at a brisk tempo, but uses straightforward chord shapes and picking, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1962 Gibson J-160E
Amp1964 Vox AC100 head with 4x12 cabinet (Celestion T1088 speakers, Goodmans Midax horns)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1965. Lennon’s amplified J-160E provided the main riff tone. Flatwound Pyramid Gold strings (.012-.052) likely used. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
organ-like timbrepercussive attacknasal midrangeslightly gritty edgesmooth, compressedbright and articulatedistinctive P-90 claritytight, focused rhythmminimal ambienceno audible pedal effects
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive strumming and precise timing at a brisk tempo, but uses straightforward chord shapes and picking, making it accessible to intermediate players.