September 1963

“All I’ve Got To Do,” “Not A Second Time,” “Don’t Bother Me,” “Little Child,” “I Wanna Be Your Man,” “Hold Me Tight”


No specific information on this session, but most likely it was their most recently acquired equipment.

John:
’58 Rickenbacker 325 Capri customized with Bigsby vibrato and included “Bow Tie” bridge (Now repainted black).
’63 Vox AC-30 with retrofitted Treble Boost circuit mic’d with Neumann KM54

Paul:
’61 Hofner 500/1
’63 Vox AC-30 Bass Head through T-60 2×15 cabinet mic’d with STC 4033-A

George:
’63 Gretsch Country Gentleman
’63 Vox AC-30 with retrofitted Treble Boost circuit mic’d with Neumann U47

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
Overhead mic: STC-4038

Vocals:
Neumann U48

George Martin:
Hammond Organ on “I Wanna Be Your Man”

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