GuitarDistortedRiff
My Sweet Lord (2014 Remaster) Guitar Tone Settings
George Harrison · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Rosewood Telecaster
Pickups
Fender single-coil (vintage 1968-69 Telecaster)
Amp
Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface, late 1960s)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1970. The riff section of 'My Sweet Lord' was recorded during the 'All Things Must Pass' sessions. Multiple sources and session photos confirm the use of the Rosewood Telecaster and Fender Twin Reverb for the main riff. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section; reverb is from the amp. 2014 Remaster is a remaster of the original 1970 recording.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain3.5
Reverb4
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and chimey
- slightly overdriven clean
- open and airy highs
- tight low end
- clear note separation
- touch-sensitive
- dynamic picking response
- natural amp breakup
- classic Telecaster twang
- uncompressed, organic feel