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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
Mids5.5
Bass4.5
Gain3
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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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
Notes & Caveats
- Amp settings for clean tone are estimated based on cited forum posts and typical Vox Conqueror operation; exact clean settings for the solo are not explicitly documented in primary sources.
- No pedals or external effects are confirmed for the clean solo section; all effects are from the amp or studio environment.
- Presence setting is estimated based on typical Vox amp voicing for clean tones.
- Some sources mention use of the bridge pickup for the solo, which is consistent with the brighter, articulate tone.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. George Harrison's solo on 'Something' was likely recorded with a late-60s Fender amp (possibly Twin Reverb) or a Vox, using a Les Paul with moderate edge-of-breakup gain, forward mids, and balanced bass/treble for a warm, singing tone. The reverb is subtle, typical of Abbey Road production, and the presence is neutral to avoid harshness.