Tone Profile

The iconic opening chord is a bright, jangly, and slightly compressed sound, blending guitar, bass, and piano for a unique harmonic texture. It's a signature sound, instantly recognizable and full of energy.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The opening chord is a combination of George Harrison's Rickenbacker 360/12, John Lennon's Gretsch Tennessean, Paul McCartney's Höfner 500/1 bass, and George Martin playing a Steinway Vertegrand piano.
• All instruments were recorded through Neumann U67 microphones.
• The Vox AC30 amplifiers contributed to the bright and jangly tone.
• Compression was likely applied during the mixing process to create a cohesive and punchy sound.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Rickenbacker 12-string guitar as the primary instrument.
• Combine it with a semi-hollow guitar for added body.
• Incorporate a bass guitar playing the root note of the chord.
• Add a piano playing a voicing of the chord to fill out the sound.
• Use Vox AC30 amp models or similar-sounding amps.
• Apply compression to glue the individual tracks together.

Recommended Gear

• Rickenbacker 360/12(guitar)
• Gretsch Tennessean(guitar)
• Höfner 500/1(bass)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)