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Solo Tone
Helter Skelter (2018 Mix)
The Beatles
Guitarrock1960s
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Casino
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, 1960s)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1968 White Album sessions. Gear confirmed for studio use on 'Helter Skelter' solo by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp overdrive and reverb. 2018 Mix is a remix of the original 1968 recording.
Tone Character(10)
raw and aggressivepiercing and cuttinglo-fi, fuzzy texturebright and biting top endslightly scooped midsfull-bodied soundcrunchy overdrivesustained lead linesdynamic pick attackunpolished, garage-rock feel
Difficulty
The solo requires aggressive picking, fast phrasing, and control over bends and slides to match the raw, unpolished sound of the original recording.
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Casino
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, 1960s)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass4.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1968 White Album sessions. Gear confirmed for studio use on 'Helter Skelter' solo by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp overdrive and reverb. 2018 Mix is a remix of the original 1968 recording.
Tone Character(10)
raw and aggressivepiercing and cuttinglo-fi, fuzzy texturebright and biting top endslightly scooped midsfull-bodied soundcrunchy overdrivesustained lead linesdynamic pick attackunpolished, garage-rock feel
Difficulty
The solo requires aggressive picking, fast phrasing, and control over bends and slides to match the raw, unpolished sound of the original recording.