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Riff Tone
Lady Madonna
The Beatles
Guitarrock1960s
Original Gear
Guitar1964 Gibson SG Standard
AmpVox AC30 (likely) or Vox Conqueror (possible, but less likely for this track)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1968. George Harrison is seen playing a Gibson SG in the 'Lady Madonna' video. The Beatles primarily used Vox AC30s in this era, but also had access to Vox Conqueror amps. No evidence of live performance gear for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and punchyslightly gritty edge-of-breakuppercussive attackclear note separationarticulate and focusedtight low endupper-mid presenceminimal sustainclassic British amp chimeno audible effects
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and clean articulation, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1964 Gibson SG Standard
AmpVox AC30 (likely) or Vox Conqueror (possible, but less likely for this track)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1968. George Harrison is seen playing a Gibson SG in the 'Lady Madonna' video. The Beatles primarily used Vox AC30s in this era, but also had access to Vox Conqueror amps. No evidence of live performance gear for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and punchyslightly gritty edge-of-breakuppercussive attackclear note separationarticulate and focusedtight low endupper-mid presenceminimal sustainclassic British amp chimeno audible effects
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and clean articulation, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.