How To Record Beatles Guitars from 1962-1966

Continuing my series on Beatles recording techniques now focusing on the microphones that were in front of John and Georges amps for most of their time spent at Abbey Road.

[chrisst]

This bloke is a pro.
His delivery isn't some polished scripted presented thing. He's telling you his job and that's it. No bulshit.

[frazerspooner]

That Gretsch sound is absolutely phenomenally close, the Roll Over Beethoven solo in particular was immaculate. Amazing work!

[voxsupreme]

Finally someone who seems to really understand the early Beatles Vox-sound: No distortion, just clean twangy notes. Thank You!

[jacobbeck]

Never seen anyone get this close to the actual sound, both in engineering and playing. Great attention to detail.

[Ed-yjts]

For someone who has wondered how those guitar tones were recorded for the last 50 years, this is the holy grail. Thanks so much.

[oldbluzguy]

As a child of the 60's and lifelong Beatles fan and musician this is so well done.

[davidlove]

Big, big respect for a recording man who's also an accomplished musician! My hat's off to you, sir.

[beatler]

John's rhythm part in 'All My Loving' was spot on! As a guitarist I know that it sounds fairly easy, but it's actually one of the most difficult rhythm guitar parts in Rock'n'Roll history - chapeau!

[michael.wiegand]

That Gretsch tone. A lot of people associate Ricks with early Beatles, but the descending “She Loves You” riff on the Gretsch is absolutely it.

[jimk]

You got the touch, buddy. Well done Not many people can play what you just played. Great job with the mics. Wow.

[anderson-may]

When you have this many beatle fans praising you on how close you got to these early guitar tones, you know you’re doing something right. Honestly you got George’s tones from with The Beatles right on the money

[RS-ppng]

These are by far my favourite engineering videos in a long time. Being an engineer and Beatles maniac, this is just pure gold! Thank you so much for doing this man. All the best.

[ManchesterBlackSheep]

Stumbled across you and absolutely love your style and what you're teaching. Such a lovely, refreshing change from so many of the full-of-themselves presenters you usually get on this type of video. Great stuff, many thanks for sharing.

[ScrewballMcAdams]

@1:04 Beautiful pic of Paul playing what appears to be his original Hofner, and look at the Beatles logo on the kick drum..WAY different. And all of them wearing a tie for a recording session or rehearsal. Absolutely classic.

[NGH]

Just discovered this channel tonight, and man oh man is it a hidden treasure. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[alaindoyon]

It's been a long time since somebody have make me feel as intelligent as you can do. Wich is a damn good sign of interst for a guy very able to transmit that complicated things!

You just maid my day as I am coughing my lungs from the Covid!!!!

[scottdittrich]

You're the man Clay! A wealth of knowledge here friends!

[yellowslender]

I’ve come to appreciate the Beatles more here lately, I’ve always looked at them as basic since EVERYONE knows them, but then I realized they’re the most popular band ever for a reason BECAUSE THEY’RE GOOD!!

[boulderbobb]

Very well done. I have a mid 60s Ac30. The normal channel is the John Channel and the top boost channel is the George Channel. I love the way you use the flatwounds on the Gibson j160e

[jeanroy]

The more I find new videos on youtube like yours, I understand why I dont play guitar anymore, you are a great guitar player! Thanks for your great video of the best band ever!