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While My Guitar Gently Weeps Guitar Tone Settings — The Beatles
The Beatles · 1960s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard (aka 'Lucy')
Pickups
PAF humbuckers
Amp
1966 Fender Deluxe Reverb with Oxford 12K5-6 12-inch speaker
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, September 1968, solo performed by Eric Clapton. No evidence of live performance with this exact setup. Double-tracking and ADT (Artificial Double Tracking) used in studio. No wah pedal used, despite 'crying' guitar sound.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth, vocal-like lead tone
- mellow, rounded highs
- slightly compressed
- clear note separation
- crying guitar sound
- touch-sensitive dynamics
- warm midrange
- not overly saturated
- articulate bends and vibrato