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Miscellaneous questions about Paul McCartney
5 March 2023
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I wonder if it reflects the changes in recording equipment and technology.

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I guess to refute that possibility we’d need recordings of acoustic guitar work in the late 60s that sound crisp, and the reverse, recordings in 80s and 90s that sound used.  I can’t think of any examples of the former off hand, but I know James Taylor’s guitar sounds used on his albums in the 80s and 90s.  I prefer the used sound myself.  When I buy new strings, I don’t get real enjoyment from playing until after a couple of months of regular playing has “de-crisped” that brittle metallic sound.

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I agree, I prefer the warmer sound of Paul’s earlier recordings myself in most cases (a notable exception being “Calico Skies”, where I think the brighter sound perfectly suits the song, and also I’m not sure that song wasn’t slowed down by half a step, which would lend it a warmer sound).

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Yes, warmer is a good word.  Also comfortably worn, like a trusty pair of shoes.  If they get too worn and get holes, it’s time to go back to the guitar store!

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