Beatles Greatest 12-String Guitar Riffs

[@MiloMenta]

Nice riffs! That backstory at the beginning was really cool too.

[@randyrowell8048]

Gonna go ahead and hit the thumbs up! This is gonna be good.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Dont know how I missed replying to this but I appreciate you so much Randy! Mark

[@blakewilliams1293]

Another great video....a couple of surprises for me as I didn't realize a couple of those songs were on 12's. Number 1 was another surprise, but no argument at all. Thanks!

[@nicholassakamoto2455]

Correction: What You’re Doing is on the Beatles for Sale album, not Rubber Soul. The last 12 string song was “If I Needed Someone”, which is from the Rubber Soul album.

[@rockinrobb4350]

Technically your right Nic it appeared on "Beatles for Sale " in the UK but it appeared on Beatles VI in North America because Capital Records decided to alter the content of the bands albums here in the US which never made any sense to me! It was a McCartney song credited to Lennon-McCartney written in Atlantic city by Paul after the 1964 world tour! LONG LIVE THE FAB FOUR (Great job on that beautiful Ric by the way)

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

@@rockinrobb4350 yeah I heard Capitol messed with the releases over in the states for some unknown reason. Tho it was on Beatles VI as you stated but in the video he says rubber soul so I believe he was going by the UK releases. One thing I’ve noticed is when doing these compilations most people follow the UK releases as they’re more universally recognized than the US Capitol releases which are only local.

[@stevenvance462]

Hey Mark! Great guitar and great playing!

[@stevenvance462]

Mark, what year is the Rick and what model Dr. Z is that?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks Steve. I really appreciate it. Mark

[@chriscalabrese6620]

Nice! Short and sweet, indeed. Man the Rick sounds good.

[@malcolmbrewer]

Great work again Axe from Philippines

[@bearvonsteuben9675]

This is terrific, and thank you! I’ve recently picked up a Ric 12, immediately started learning the McGuinn riffs and am now collecting Beatles riffs. Very helpful!

[@westfield90]

The greatest band ever and the greatest music. Thank you for this video

[@gregggriffin397]

Excellent as usual, Mark. thank you

[@lollipophead5539]

Another fab video. Great playing and great riffs as always!

[@briannelms158]

I Should Have Known Better is one of my favorites also! Awesome video Mark! Appreciate what you do brother!

[@brettjensen994]

Great riffs! Also really enjoyed the pics and backstory of the Beatles interaction with Rickenbacher

[@montauk6]

"What You're Doing" was on the "Beatles For Sale" album. But, MAN, you do a great job recreating the sound!!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Believe me, being a bona fide Beatles geek, I've really heard it. LOL. Good catch. I'm pretty sure the error was made in appending the wrong bit during editing as I know every Beatles song on every Beatles album, or perhaps I genuinely got it wrong. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great day and take care. Mark

[@ffggddss]

Yes, it was on "Beatles for Sale" in the UK; "Beatles VI" here in the US. In both markets, 2 albums before "Rubber Soul." Fred

[@neverforget6523]

great story. a complete new view on The Beatles and the leading role of George as the real soundmaker.

[@8MinuteAxe]

For sure. I did a live stream in which I argued that one could make a solid argument that George is the best rock guitar player ever. It all depends on the qualifications and definition of best. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I really appreciate your time and comment. Take care and have a great weekend. Mark

[@howardklein9834]

Can't wait!

[@stankruger6823]

Another brilliant video dude. You're on fire lately!

[@bobhughes9982]

Love that ticket to ride! I am catching up to all your video's and one is just as good as the other. Iam really enjoying myself. Great stuff

[@8MinuteAxe]

This was one of the better ones.

[@davidmeth1563]

Hearing these riffs actually gave me goosebumps. Between the drum triplets and the guitar riffs, Ticket To Ride is my favorite to see played. Thanks!

[@ticarot]

Bravo! Well researched. Well played. Well presented. And thoroughly enjoyable.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Ticarot. I sincerely appreciate the kind words. Being a low mid level youtuber is a strange existence. Too successful (and lucky) to give it up but every time you get a 25k video, you get one that struggles to hit 1000 views. Comments like this are what keeps me going. I mean that very literally. This one was particularly timely. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week. Take care and be well. Mark

[@jamesdixon9110]

Good stuff!! You make it look so easy!!!

[@rrip1]

Ticket To Ride is such a cool intro, and song.

[@stevesebald6797]

Ahhh! A sneaky but well deserving number one!

[@jah8859]

Awesome, nice T-shirt too.

[@colemowry8681]

Loved it!!!

[@chucksturf1348]

Fantastic video! Trip down memory lane. Thanks and very well done.

[@tomg8888]

Another great one Mark. The 12 string appears to have been all over in the 60's.

[@maryannkarlvalois7597]

Awesome video, Mark

[@freesk8]

I love the Beatles! :)

[@freesk8]

Wow! Your Hard Days Night solo was spot-on! Sounded great! :)

[@tannerseiler5026]

@beatlealex9129yea

[@tonydelapa1911]

This is my first time on your channel. Well, yesterday was but I came back today to watch/listen to this one again. I’m adding it to my folder of Exceptional Reaction Videos. Thanks for the enthusiasm and time you put into “Time.” As you grow older, every 10 years or so it will hit you in a new way.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Tony. Was this comment intended for me? I'm not sure what you mean by 'Time'? Either way, I really appreciate you checking out the video. Enjoy the rest of your day and take care. -Mark

[@tonydelapa1911]

@@8MinuteAxe no, sorry, Mark. It was for a new guy doing music reaction videos. I lost my internet connection and apparently this is where the comment went. I have seen your Beatles 12 string riffs though and enjoyed it.

[@8MinuteAxe]

No worries at all Tony. Forward me the video that you enjoyed. I'll check it out. I really appreciate you watching this one too. I hope you have a great evening. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@tonydelapa1911]

@@8MinuteAxe Thanks, Mark. This is the reaction to Pink Floyd’s “Time” where my comment ws supposed to land. I’ve since added it there. Take care and I will look forwwrd to your next video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHfTnpl7bs91ZsU

[@tomcaron9113]

Great video, bought the loks. Thanks!

[@randyrowell8048]

I think my favorite is…all of them! Honestly it’s the Hard Days Night solo. Great job Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

I was just playing through it 30 minutes ago and I came upon this old comment. Crazy.

[@jamesreardon6819]

Thanks for this list, Mark. Have a good one.

[@Hillmanimpster]

Another great video. Been watching your videos for a few weeks now as I've been scratching a 12string itch. My Harley Benton 612 should be arriving in a few days...

[@NDFlyFisher]

Some super 12 string songs. Someday maybe I’ll be able to play them too. Thanks for this video Mark.

Mark, you play the 12 string so good! Loved your post! Greetings from Hollywood California.

[@truthstillmatters59]

Nice riffs to be sure. Good job on these!

[@marthakadas2130]

I love this, Mark! That Hard Day’s Night solo!

[@vladartov2817]

Thank you dear! It's (timeless) music for my heart.

[@brianhubble9842]

Wow! Great stuff! Love the sound of a 12-string! It'd be awesome to be able to add one to my gear.

[@aluminati9918]

Excellent choice of riffs! Now keenly awaiting the Byrds top 10 jangle riffs follow up!

[@8MinuteAxe]

I just saw this. I started working on the Byrds top 10 a couple of hours ago. LOL. Great call. Thanks so much for the support. Please take care and be well. -Mark

[@seandunoon]

Yessir I love me some beatles.

[@Weeeasy]

just found your site,great job on the Beatles songs thank you William Clark

[@williameason5795]

Would like to.enter to.win 12 s guitar would someone tell me where?..

[@javierdepaizpaetow9603]

How beautiful...those amazing songs wouldn't have been the same without the unique sound of this incredible guitar...you prooved and you nailed bro !!!

[@dorist7280]

I love the Beatles. I love Rickenbacker guitar(s). Thank you for demo of George & Rickenbacker 12 strings musics.🎼🎸💖

[@chasmaldo60]

Great stuff!!

[@Marett5150]

Love this video! Great list. Been a big Beatles fan since a child!!

[@ernstvingerhoets]

very intersting upload.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much for checking it out. If you're interested in more than a just the riffs here’s a concert I did with the 12 THE ULTIMATE 12 STRING CONCERT kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIm9iqSEhr11r6c&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Let me know what you think. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and comment. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Just great!

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Great video Mark, that was awesome man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dufusbug]

This makes me want to own a 12 string guitar, Excellent video !!!

[@franklinmcalister9594]

most creative music and best 3 part harmony band of all time UNtouchable

[@pufferphish7]

Nice shirt 👍🏽

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

Dude excellent job on these riffs and man am I jealous, wish I had a Rickenbacker 12 string like that one. Rock on 🤘

[@alexlavery4496]

Aaaaah yes! Best band, best 12 string, best riffs. Me likey. Just out of curiosity, are you going to do the best riffs that were on the 12 string, or the best riffs, on the 12 string?

[@8MinuteAxe]

All of them have to have been on the 12 originally! :)

[@alexlavery4496]

This sounds like it's gonna be good. By the way Mark, I've moved up to a 0.88 mm pick. Ive found it's easier and better. Just like you said, working my way up, not working up to anything in particular, but it does become easier the thicker you go, to an extent I'm sure. I'm not sure about playing with a 4 mm pick. Anyway, thanks for the help, and the 12 string is still sounding gorgeous.

[@brettjensen994]

The difference a comma can make😁

[@ffggddss]

Lovin' it! Personally, I would have put your #3 at the top of my list - _If I Needed Someone._ That song has stoked my musical furnace since the day it was released. It was on the "Yesterday And Today" album in the US; I think in UK it was on "Rubber Soul"? But everyone's gonna have their own personal preferences. Yours are good ones. Thumbs-up #110 for this! Fred

[@jameshorton7496]

Absolutely! Always been my favorite Beatles song just for that guitar solo. I could listen to it forever.

[@randycompton5230]

More please.

[@mikey83011]

All great songs. Made great by those iconic riffs

[@stuartbanks1934]

Lovely 12 string sound Mark.

[@that_thing_I_do]

Impressive history lesson; accurate and liking the selections. #4 would have been my #1.

[@ffggddss]

Very Zen!

[@Charles53412]

Love this list !

[@SimonMorelguitar]

Number 3 should have been number 1! #nospoilers - nice video Mark

[@ffggddss]

My sentiments exactly, Simon! Even before I saw your comment. Still, I respect Mark's choices. Fred

[@SEOTeamBerlin]

hello Mark - as all other videos from your channel that I've watched so far, this is also a very helpful video - and PLEASE let me know where you got this awesome T-SHIRT :) - gtx from the Lake of Constance ;-)

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Carlos. Thanks so much for the comment. I got it as a gift but Tee Public has a lot of great t shirts. I appreciate your time. FYI, I'm doing my first live stream Saturday evening at 7pm EDT It's going to be a discussion about the best campfire songs and I'm hoping for a lot of audience participation. Here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqXGon2DjZJ3ick. Either way, have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@maartenstevens9848]

Nice ! So many of my favorite riffs are 12 string without me knowing it.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Maarten. Thanks so much for checking out the video. And I feel the exact same way. I made a video with the opposite idea in mind 6 STRING OR 12 STRING? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYiyq2eerN2DoNk. I really appreciate your time and comment. Please take care. -Mark

[@mikey83011]

Well done sir

[@thepnkflyd]

I always like the countdown videos because I like to guess what number one is going to be. 🎸🤘😎

[@jimbryant2157]

Love the Ric sound - can't fit the price into my budget. I ended up with an Eastwood Classic 12 and while it is not 'that' sound,' I have tons of fun with the Beatles and the Byrds! Thanks for the video and riffs to work on!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. I just spoke with Eastwood on Friday. They are sending me both of their 12 strings to demo. I'm looking forward to it. Mark

[@kaitlybb1474]

love the Beatles

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Kaitlyn. Me too. I tell the story of how I became I Beatles fan in my new video THE BEST 12 STRING SONGS OF THE 70S. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKKVnmyrdq2LisU&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Please check it out when you have a chance. I also give away a brand new 12 string every month. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@Maxx-s7d]

Excellent

[@CluvVenny]

Just a quick correction “What You’re Doing” appeared on the American album Beatles VI! In the UK it was Beatles For Sale.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey CV. I'm not sure if I flaked out or miscut the video. What You're Doing is the 13th song on BFS. I know every song on every Beatles album. I am a Beatles nut. I own over 100 Beatles books (including a first printing of the Hunter Davies book) and I've been to 4 international Beatles conventions...and I was a finalist in the trivia contest once. All that being said, I stand corrected here. Lol. I have a couple of close friends that will never let me live that down if they see it. If it didnt already have 3000 views I'd recut it. Good catch my friend. If you have time, check out my covers of A Day in the Life and Lucy in the Sky. I think you'll really enjoy them. The videos to both are pretty cool too. Thanks again. -Mark

[@bbbb-l1y]

Nice video

[@toniweber-rice5977]

Run for Your Life deserves to be on the list.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Tom. Its tough to get definitive info online. I have tons of Beatles books and between the two sources, theres a lot of disagreement as to what songs use a 12 string. I Dont Want To Spoil the Party has been point to as a classic 12 string solo for years but I've read in multiple places that its the Country Gentleman double tracked. Trying to get accurate info on Zeppelin is even harder. The three living members dont even agree on things. Lol. Run sounds like a 12 to me. Anyway, thanks for checking out the video. Mark

[@plrndl]

I can't believe you missed "Eight Days a Week"

[@teamportsmouth7618]

Trying to locate and buy 660 12 but tough to locate one

[@8MinuteAxe]

For sure. And if you do find one the seller wants a kings ransom. I was at the NAMM show this past April. The people from Rickenbacker were very friendly. Let me know what you think of these if you have time LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe Here's a solo acoustic cover of SFF: STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER COVER kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqGQe3SjnNZ9i5Y. Either way, thanks for checking out this video. I appreciate your time and support. Have a great weekend and take care. Mark

[@davidvickiecrowell2557]

If I Needed Some - iconic.

[@spenser330]

‘ What you’re doing ‘ is from a far earlier Beatles Album - Beatles for sale in fact. Unless you’re referencing a USA album release; they had some differentiation between tracks.

[@garymccoy6564]

You should have included the exit riff on Hard Day's Night. It's magical.

[@Jonny-Saurus-Wrecks]

"If I Needed Someone" Amazing riff, amazing song, amazing album, amazing guitarist, amazingly underrated and under- used songwriter. The Beatles are perfect in my mind and I have no complaints of their body of the art of sound. but I sometimes wonder what their albums would have been like had they utilised more of George's songs. When you listen to " . . . All Things Must Pass," you get an idea, but what would those and other songs have sounded like had they been on Revolver or Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band? Would not some of them been great additions to the White Album? Listening to "It's Only A Northern Song," and "It's All Too Much," from the oft-under-appreciated Yellow Submarine only makes me imagine more of Harrison's unused works and their possible trailheads. The Beatles were and are awesome and more than just a band, they were a 10-year Moment; an event; a milestone in all the lives they touched, and George helped make it all that much more grand.

[@Kikidoyouloveme94]

Love your channel...but what about the outro of a Hard Day’s Night?

[@joestarr05]

I see that you're a fan of Ably House and Michael Sokil. The best Beatles cover channels.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Joel. Yes, I used the backing track of Ably House for If I Needed Someone. I usually do my own but I just bought the Spark and I went to the cloud thinking that everything on there was just open source. I didnt realize that it came from another youtube channel. I have subsequently checked out the channel and it's fantastic. Did I use a rhythm track from Michael Sokil? I don't know who that is either but I know I got a couple from the Spark. Let me know and if it's the case, I will thank him as well. I appreciate you checking out the video. I hope you have a great day. Please take care and be well. Mark

[@haigo]

@@8MinuteAxe you rock

[@hotwheel6663]

Love those Rickeys!

[@liamgillespie3407]

The last song George recorded his ‘63 Rickenbacker 360/12 on was “Fish On The Sand” from his 1987 album “Cloud Nine.”

[@8MinuteAxe]

Liam. That is such a good call. I totally forgot about that song and if asked, I NEVER would have got that right. Proves time and time again that viewers know WAY more than I do. I learn something from you guys everyday. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great day and take care. Mark

[@irmasuryani5443]

#7 i call your name 👍

[@basicsforbaroqueimprovisation]

Hi Mark - Fantastic sound and presentation. Would you please let me know what your signal chain is for this video ? ( compressors, string brand and gauge, etcetera ) Excellent Rick 12 string tone ! Best Wishes - John

[@matlindell5022]

Hi what do you think of the Yamaha LL16 12 compare to the classic guild F 512 ?

[@riogrande163]

The backing track for "If i needed someone" sounded a lot like the Ably House

[@techguyMD]

I came here after searching for the walnut 360/12 to watch reviews/demos... I miss my 1980 Rick 360/12. I also had a nice 1976 white and black tuxedo 320.. Rare guitar now. Should have never sold them!

[@user-ge3oy1vl6v]

Hi Mark! John played his Ric 325/12 on Every Little Thing.

[@thomasrobinson182]

'If I Needed Someone' is inspired by Roger McGuinn's 12-string Rickenbacker riff on The Byrds 'The Bells of Rhymney'.

[@barnyardstory]

Yes, you really can hear McGuinn in that one.

[@pschroeter1]

I'm 60+ and a life long Beatles fan and it it is jaw that the number of songs that used the 12-string has never registered with me so clearly before. I think I must have thought it was doubled or something, or Rickenbackers just sounded like that not noticing the extra strings.

[@ffggddss]

Minor correction: your #6, "What You're Doing," wasn't on _Rubber Soul,_ either here or abroad. In the US it was on _Beatles VI;_ in the UK, it was on _Beatles for Sale;_ in both markets, 2 albums before _Rubber Soul._ Also, you skipped #4. What was supposed to be in that place? Fred

[@Henry3Studios]

John played the lead on Every Little Thing on his 325/12

[@8MinuteAxe]

Yes he did. I've been hearing about it from all the people I've bragged to over the years about what a Beatles fanatic I am. Over two years of it. LOL. You're obviously a big Beatles fan. Let me know what you think of these if you have time LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe Here's a solo acoustic cover of SFF: STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER COVER kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqGQe3SjnNZ9i5Y. Either way, thanks for checking out this video. I appreciate your time and support. Have a great weekend and take care. Mark

[@drutgat2]

Great stuff. Thanks. Good for you for pronouncing Brian Epstein's surname correctly. There is some disagreement about the intro. to 'Every Little Thing' - some say John wrote and played it.

[@feudone]

which kind of strings did u use?

[@davidmatthews9927]

Sorry I missed your precast, how did doctor appointment go to next Friday

[@invoxicated]

I love If I Fell as George strums all the way thought the song and picks out several chords and a few transending chords.

[@craighawkins3137]

Did the fade in and coda for Eight Days A Week come under consideration? I would suggest it is one of the most iconic sounds of that era.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Craig. I tried to do as much digging as possible for these to make sure that every song definitively featured the Ric 12. There are a few songs where the use is contested. Words of Love, I Dont Want to Spoil the Party, Eight Days a Week, and a couple more. I think it's a 12 but I've done it in about 4 other videos and with the sliver of doubt I opted out. In hindsight I should have used that instead of I call your Name. It also would have registered probably fourth. Anyway, it makes good conversation and I appreciate you watching the video and throwing it out there. Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

[@1954netherlands]

Is that a Harley Benton RB-612 CS hanging on the wall?

[@fenderfan05]

A big exclusion from this list is George's 12 string part on 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. He played John's Guild Starfire 12 string and laid down a harmony that mimicked Paul's bassline during the bridge. Super great part that completely ties the song together.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey GB. I play the acoustic version of the song with a 12 in an early video and I talk about the session as it was the last 12 string on a beatles record (I believe). Itea great production idea but it just mimics the bass other than Beatles and production aficionados appreciating it, it's not that exciting to me (Mark Lewison and some other sources claim that John plays the part but I 100% agree with you that its George. The way he slides and articulates the notes is reminiscent of his brilliant part on Two Of Us (you probably already know this since you obviously know your Beatles but this was the song that got Paul upset that George was being too busy). I'm not sure that I would replace any of these plus these are Rickenbacker riffs. Big exclusion? I dont know if I would say that but your opinion is worth exactly as much as mine. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great evening take care and be well.. Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

I recently did a cover of Two of Us using the 12 for all of the parts. And I did complete covers of Lucy (also all 12 string guitars including the Lowery part) and A Day in the Life if you have any interest. Either way, thanks again

[@fenderfan05]

@@8MinuteAxe I might be over-valuing the part, but WMGGW is my favorite Beatles song after all.