GuitarDistortedRiff
In My Life Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Beatles
The Beatles · 1960s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson SG Standard (1964)
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Vox Conqueror (solid-state, 2x12 cabinet with Celestion G12 Alnico silver speakers, built-in fuzz circuit)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1965. The riff section is played by George Harrison. The Vox Conqueror's built-in fuzz circuit is likely used for the signature tone. No evidence of additional pedals or effects beyond the amp's built-in features. Pickup selector set to bridge. Settings are estimated based on amp type and era as no direct numeric settings for 'In My Life' are found.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass4.5
Gain4
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- fast, percussive attack
- scratchy treble
- nasal midrange
- focused and burly midrange
- sweet, singing overdrive
- slightly overdriven
- clean with low-end twang
- tight and articulate
- no dramatic effects
- amp fuzz blended with clean