Latest about Beatles guitars
The Byrds' founder talked to us about the origins of folk-rock, the allure of 12-string Rickenbackers and his eternal love of folk music
Although the purchase wasn’t as pricey as John Lennon’s first guitar, he had to plead with his mom to do the deal
The Shulman brothers' group secretly recorded with the Beatles' gear, including Harrison’s Gretsch Duo Jet and Lennon's Rickenbacker 325
As 1966 got underway, Harrison took on new roles in the Beatles — including substituting for McCartney as he veered away from playing bass guitar
The Rosewood Telecaster was a gift to Harrison from Fender, but after using it for less than a week on 'Let It Be,' he cast it aside and gave it away just months later
Harrison and Clapton bonded through guitars and music in 1968 at a time when both were struggling through major changes in their careers
Dubbed Pattie, the guitar is named for Pattie Boyd, the former wife of both Harrison and Clapton
Absent from rock for years before the Fabs used them, dual lead lines would eventually be embraced by 1970s guitarists ranging from Brian May to Tom Scholz
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Ringo Starr and Ronnie Wood helped cap the curtain-closing show. But the reappearance of the bass was the biggest surprise of all
