This session in the EMI Paris studio during their stay there for some shows was the only time The Beatles recorded in a studio outside England. They recorded German language vocals for “She Loves You (“Sie Liebt Dich”) and “I Want To Hold Your Hand”(“Komm Gibb Mir Deine Hand”) and basic tracks for “Can’t Buy Me Love.”
John:
’58 Rickenbacker 325 Capri customized with Bigsby vibrato and included “Bow Tie” bridge, painted black.
Custom ’63 Vox AC-50 head and 2×12 plus horn cabinet
Paul:
’63 Hofner 500/1
Custom ’63 Vox AC-80/100 head and 2×15 cabinet
George:
2nd ’63 Gretsch Country Gentleman with flip-up mutes
’63 Gretsch Tennessean
Custom ’63 Vox AC-50 head and 2×12 plus horn cabinet
Ringo:
’63 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl Kit (#1)
20×14 kick mic’d with STC 4033-A
12×8 rack tom
14×14 floor tom
14×5.5 Jazz Festival wood-shell snare drum
20″, 18″ (with 4 rivets) cymbals, 14″ hi-hats
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