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Solo Tone

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The Beatles

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1964 Gibson SG Standard
AmpVox UL730/7120 hybrid amp or Vox Conqueror (solid-state preamp/tube power amp, 2x12 cabinet)

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, Abbey Road, 1969. Most sources agree on the Gibson SG Standard (bridge pickup) and a Vox hybrid amp (UL730/7120 or Conqueror) for the solo. Some sources mention the use of a Leslie rotary speaker for additional modulation, but this is debated. Fuzz/distortion is likely from a Sola Sound Tone Bender Mk 1.5 or the amp's built-in fuzz circuit.

Tone Character(10)
sweet singing overdrive/distortionfast, percussive attackscratchy treblenasal midrangeliquid and expressive lead linesslide phrasingdistinctive timbre (octave-up effect from tape speed manipulation)fuzz blended with clean toneextra-gritty distortionwarm yet biting

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate slide technique, expressive phrasing, and control of sustain and vibrato, but does not involve high-speed runs or advanced technical passages.

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