Tone Profile

Abrasive and heavy rhythm guitar tone, characterized by its thick, slightly fuzzy distortion and droning sustain. It provides a solid harmonic foundation and rhythmic drive to the song.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Beatles often experimented with amplifier settings and microphone placements to achieve unique guitar tones.
• The dense, layered sound of "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" suggests multiple guitar tracks were likely employed.
• The song was recorded at Trident Studios.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Les Paul-style guitar into a Vox-style amplifier.
• Experiment with different fuzz and overdrive pedals to achieve the desired level of saturation and sustain.
• Double-track the guitar parts and pan them slightly to create a wider stereo image.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Vox UL730(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)