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In My Life Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Beatles
The Beatles · 1960s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Standard
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Vox AC100 (likely), possibly Vox AC30
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1965. Gear for 'In My Life' is not officially documented, but period-correct sources and session photos indicate Harrison used his 1964 Gibson SG Standard through a Vox AC100 or AC30. No evidence of pedals or effects other than possible amp reverb. No fuzz or modulation effects audible in the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass5.5
Gain0
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence5
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Tone Character
- crystalline clean tones
- sweet, sparkling top end
- articulate and clear
- slightly compressed attack
- warm, rounded midrange
- classic British chime
- studio clarity
- dynamic response to picking
- no audible overdrive or fuzz
- no modulation or time-based effects