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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

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
3.5
Reverb
4
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit amp knob settings found in sources; values estimated based on typical Fender Twin Reverb settings for classic rock rhythm in 1970s.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedal use in the riff section; all effects are amp-based.
  • ⚠️Some sources mention other guitars (e.g., Stratocaster) for later live performances or overdubs, but original studio riff is widely attributed to the Rosewood Telecaster.
  • ⚠️If new evidence of pedal use or alternate amp emerges, settings may need revision.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Harrison’s 'My Sweet Lord' riff uses a clean-to-edge-of-breakup tone typical of early '70s British amps (likely a Fender or Vox), with warm mids, balanced bass, and moderate treble for chime. The reverb is subtle but present, matching the era’s production style and Harrison’s preference for natural, articulate tones.

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