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McCartney's "Pepper" strings
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2000 12:42 pm
by GT
Does anyone have an Idea as to what type or brand of strings McCartney used on his bass during the recording of Sgt.Pepper? I had at one time heard that they were nylon but can't remember where or when I heard this.
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2000 10:20 pm
by markthemd
The nylon strings are very noticable on the Hofner in the 'LET IT BE' film .
I don't think they are on the rick for SGT Peppers.
I'll bet he's using some kind of flat wound.
Something thatwas available at the time.
there is a photo of george in the 'Sessions' book with a styore sticker on it from the Rubber soul/Revolver era and that sticker could be the source of there strings.
I would then say ...one of the UK contributors could then find out if Mal evans did indeed purchase string there .
Also looking at Melody Maker advertising from that time frame could be a possible clue to brands.