George Harrison
The Beatles / Solo
The Quiet Beatle who brought melodic slide guitar and spiritual depth to The Beatles and his solo career. Pioneered the use of Indian music in rock through sitar experiments, creating psychedelic textures. From jangly Gretsch tones to weeping slide solos, his tasteful minimalism and melodic sensibility influenced generations of guitarists seeking emotional expression over technical showmanship.
SIGNATURE TONE
Melodic, weeping, and spiritual. His slide playing was unique for its precise intonation and vocal-like phrasing, often played clean with a touch of compression and Leslie swirl.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
Beatlemania Era (1963-1965)
The sound that changed the world. Gretsch Country Gentleman into Vox AC30s, creating the jangly, upbeat sound of the early Beatles.
Late Beatles / Let It Be (1968-1970)
Experimental and heavy. Using the 'Rocky' Stratocaster and 'Lucy' Les Paul for more distorted and psychedelic textures.
Solo / Slide Era (1970-2001)
The spiritual slide. Developing his signature smooth, melodic slide technique that sounded like a human voice.