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Ideas for a Beatles inspired Pedalboard?


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So, most of us know it's hard to obtain the "Beatles Sound" from a live rig. A lot of the sounds were crafted in the studio (e.g. Revolution Distortion). Although I might not be able to capture every single tone I'm looking to grab more of the mid to late Beatles sound (Fender Amp, Strat/Tele/Casino). Here's an idea of what would be needed.

Tonebender Clone
Leslie Speaker Style Pedal
Compressor
Chorus
Volume Pedal
Treble Booster
Analog Delay

Any other ideas on what would be needed? How about suggestions on the pedal types listed?

Thanks for the help!

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Chorus (in the pure electronic sense) were not really invented till the mid 70's. Though the Beatles used a tape delay with a piece of tape on the pinch roller to give it a warble to achieve a chorus like effect. Chorus like effects then were done with various tape techniques or Leslies then.

The Mobius has the best Leslie (rotary speaker) simulation ever. Has that airy quality.

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Chorus (in the pure electronic sense) were not really invented till the mid 70's. Though the Beatles used a tape delay with a piece of tape on the pinch roller to give it a warble to achieve a chorus like effect. Chorus like effects then were done with various tape techniques or Leslies then.

The Mobius has the best Leslie (rotary speaker) simulation ever. Has that airy quality.

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Quote Originally Posted by GREC View Post
Chorus (in the pure electronic sense) were not really invented till the mid 70's. Though the Beatles used a tape delay with a piece of tape on the pinch roller to give it a warble to achieve a chorus like effect. Chorus like effects then were done with various tape techniques or Leslies then.

The Mobius has the best Leslie (rotary speaker) simulation ever. Has that airy quality.
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Quote Originally Posted by GREC View Post
Chorus (in the pure electronic sense) were not really invented till the mid 70's. Though the Beatles used a tape delay with a piece of tape on the pinch roller to give it a warble to achieve a chorus like effect. Chorus like effects then were done with various tape techniques or Leslies then.

The Mobius has the best Leslie (rotary speaker) simulation ever. Has that airy quality.
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Quote Originally Posted by Mike LX-R View Post
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I know I'm going to be executed by the HCAF firing squad, but I'd say "no thank you" to 90% of Beatles tones.

R.I.P. George Harrison. I meant no disrespect.
Up against the wall you!!



I don't really think effects when I think Beatles tones. The key thing is either a Fender Deluxe Reverb or an AC30 turned up loud.

As others have said, a Leslie or trem is key though. Reverb too.
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Quote Originally Posted by Mike LX-R View Post
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I know I'm going to be executed by the HCAF firing squad, but I'd say "no thank you" to 90% of Beatles tones.

R.I.P. George Harrison. I meant no disrespect.
Up against the wall you!!



I don't really think effects when I think Beatles tones. The key thing is either a Fender Deluxe Reverb or an AC30 turned up loud.

As others have said, a Leslie or trem is key though. Reverb too.
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