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I Want You (She's So Heavy)
The Beatles
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1960s
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Casino (1965, sunburst, used by John Lennon)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (Blackface, cranked)
Amp Settings
mid8
bass7
gain4.5
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raw and saturatedbiting overdrivethick and aggressivepunchy midrangecrunchy attackwarm low endarticulate highsdynamic responseamp-driven distortionno pedal coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, dynamic control to manage the amp's natural breakup, and precise muting for clarity, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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