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Something Solo Guitar Tone Settings — The Beatles

The Beatles · 1960s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Standard
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Vox Conqueror (Brilliant channel, 2x12 cabinet with Celestion G12 Alnico silver speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, Abbey Road 1969. Settings and gear confirmed for the studio session. No pedals used; all effects from amp or studio. Clean section (solo) uses amp's clean channel, not the built-in fuzz. Pickup and knob settings from session details.

Amp Settings

Mids
5.5
Bass
4.5
Gain
3
Reverb
2.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5

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Tone Character

  • warm and smooth
  • singing sustain
  • clear and articulate highs
  • slightly compressed
  • touch-sensitive
  • gentle attack
  • vintage British clean
  • glassy top end
  • full-bodied midrange
  • no audible distortion

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