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Riff Tone
Taxman (2022 Mix)
The Beatles
Guitarrock1960s
Original Gear
Guitar1964 Gibson SG Standard
Amp1966 Vox 7120 (hybrid solid-state/tube head, 4x12 cabinet with Celestion T1225 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1966 Revolver sessions, riff section. Gear confirmed for rhythm/riff part, not the solo. No evidence of pedals in the signal chain for the riff. All sources point to Harrison on SG through Vox 7120 for the riff.
Tone Character(10)
fast, percussive attackscratchy treblenasal midrangemeaty, honking, and propulsive rhythm texturessharp, clanging rhythm stabswarm, muted and unusual compared to other Beatles recordingsBritish Invasion crunchmid-gain, not high-gaintight, dry, and directno audible reverb or delay
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires precise muting and attack, but uses basic chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1964 Gibson SG Standard
Amp1966 Vox 7120 (hybrid solid-state/tube head, 4x12 cabinet with Celestion T1225 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1966 Revolver sessions, riff section. Gear confirmed for rhythm/riff part, not the solo. No evidence of pedals in the signal chain for the riff. All sources point to Harrison on SG through Vox 7120 for the riff.
Tone Character(10)
fast, percussive attackscratchy treblenasal midrangemeaty, honking, and propulsive rhythm texturessharp, clanging rhythm stabswarm, muted and unusual compared to other Beatles recordingsBritish Invasion crunchmid-gain, not high-gaintight, dry, and directno audible reverb or delay
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires precise muting and attack, but uses basic chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.