GuitarDistortedRiff
She Loves You (Mono Version) Guitar Tone Settings — The Beatles
The Beatles · 1960s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1962 Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass (Paul McCartney), 1962 Gretsch Duo Jet (George Harrison), 1958 Rickenbacker 325 (John Lennon)
Pickups
Höfner staple humbuckers (bass), Gretsch Filter'Tron single coils (Harrison), Rickenbacker toaster single coils (Lennon)
Amp
Vox AC30 (all guitars, studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (Harrison), Middle position (Lennon)
Studio recording, 1963. All guitars and bass were tracked live in the studio. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects on the original mono recording. Guitar parts for the riff section are played by Harrison (lead/riff) and Lennon (rhythm), both through Vox AC30 amps. No evidence of amp reverb or other built-in effects used on this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass5.5
Gain3.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and jangly
- tight and percussive
- scratchy treble
- nasal midrange
- biting attack
- articulate rhythm
- slightly overdriven edge
- classic British Invasion sound
- clear note separation
- no audible effects