Paul McCartney
The Beatles
Role
Genre
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Bass Guitars 23
Amplifiers 40
Effects Pedals 32
Microphones 31
Pianos 10
Keyboards and Synthesizers 40
Studio Equipment 56
Software Plugins and VSTs 2
Headphones 6
Guitars 44
World Instruments 9
Modular Synthesizers 1
Upright-Basses 2
Music Accessories 8
Cellos 1
Drum Sets 7
Strings 7
Harps 1
Studio Gear 2
Studio Monitors 8
Mixers 1
DAWs 1
Flugelhorns 1
Violins 1
Snare Drums 1
Cymbals 1
DJ Setup 1
Banjos 1
Other Gear 1
Paul McCartney's Gear
In a blog post on Hog Hill Mill Blog, Paul McCartney is mentioned using the Musser M55 Concert Vibraphone.
in this image, the Roland D-50 can be seen for composing "Standing Stone"
In the Hog Hill Mill Blog post titled "Outboard," Paul McCartney's Akai S1000 is visible alongside the Aphex Aural Exciter, indicating its use in his setup.
Here we have a limited edition Time and Again pedal, also made by Hofner. It's an individually handmade all-analog delay that's an important part of Paul McCartney's current pedalboard.
Paul McCartney is associated with the Brenell Mark 5 M analog multitrack recorder, as noted in the Hog Hill Mill Blog under "Recorders & Accessories."
Paul McCartney is associated with the Dolby XP/SR Series Rack 24 Channel, as detailed in the "Recorders & Accessories" section of the Hog Hill Mill Blog.
Paul McCartney uses the TASCAM ATR-60 multitrack recorder, as detailed in the Hog Hill Mill Blog under "Recorders & Accessories."
According to the Hog Hill Mill Blog, Paul McCartney uses the Timeline Lynx-2 Time Code Module Tape Synchronizer in his studio setup.
At the 3:58 mark in this video, Paul McCartney shows Klaus Voormann his Baldwin Electric Harpsichord. This instrument was famously played by George Martin on the Beatles track "Because." Paul explains that he purchased the harpsichord from EMI at a time when the record company was trying to reduce their instrument collection. The harpsichord now resides in Paul's Hog Hill Mill Studios in East Sussex, England.
According to Sound on Sound, a Hohner Electra Piano was played on the Beatles' track "Come Together":
The instrument was used on some famous tracks: the Beatles’ "Come Together" has a brief Electra solo, and Led Zeppelin used one on number of tracks including "Stairway To Heaven."
According to The Beatles Bible, it was Paul who played the electric piano solo on this track.
This November 1965 photo shows Paul McCartney playing a Vox Continental as the Beatles rehearse at Donmar Rehearsal Theatre in London for their upcoming UK tour.
This photo shows Paul McCartney playing a Hohner Pianet in the studio.
In this photo, Paul McCartney can be seen playing a Fender Rhodes Suitecase Piano with Wings in 1973.
Paul McCartney is confirmed to have used the RMI Electra-piano and Harpsichord (300-Series) during his time with Wings. Notably, the RMI Electra 368 can be heard on the Wings debut album "Wild Life," particularly on tracks such as the title track and "Give Ireland Back To The Irish." During the ICA rehearsals for "Give Ireland Back To The Irish," Linda McCartney is seen playing the RMI Electra 368, and Paul McCartney himself is documented using it in live performances at university campuses in the 1970s. This is supported by photographic evidence available here.
Paul is seen playing the DSO-1 in this photo. This is the organ that ended up in the intro of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, and various other Beatles songs.
Paul McCartney used Rotosound RS66LD Swing Bass 45-105 strings on his Yamaha bass from the late 1970s until the mid-1980s during his time with Wings and in his solo work. This is evidenced by the distinctive red silk at both ends of the strings, as seen in the photograph provided.
On pictures of the Abbey Road and Let it Be sessions depict Paul McCartney's Rickenbacker bass strung with strings featuring red silk at the tuning pegs, indicating the use of Rotosound RS77LD Monel Flatwound Bass Strings (45-105). This aligns with historical accounts of McCartney's use of flatwound strings throughout his career with The Beatles.
In this behind-the-scenes video of Paul McCartney's collaboration with Skype, a T-Rex Mark Tremonti Phaser pedal can be seen on McCartney's pedalboard at 0:59.
You can see what looks to be a Fender Super Amp in his studio. Judging by the wear on the sides, it’s an original and not a ‘62 Reissue. He also has put white chicken head knobs on it.
In can be seen on his studio board.
In the referenced photo, Paul McCartney is seen playing a Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo, providing visual confirmation of his use of this instrument.
Paul McCartney is known to use the Celesta in his musical work, both in his solo projects and with The Beatles. This instrument is notably featured in songs such as "Magical Mystery Tour," "Baby It's You," and "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey."
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Discography
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording)
1967
McCartney
1970
McCartney (Archive Collection)
1970
Ram (Archive Collection)
1971
Band On The Run (Archive Collection)
1973
Wings Over America
1976
McCartney II
1980
Tug Of War (Archive Collection)
1982
Tug Of War
1982
Pipes Of Peace (Remastered 2015)
1983
Pipes Of Peace (Archive Collection / Remastered 2015)
1983
Give My Regards To Broad Street
1984
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