What kinds of guitars did the Beatles use?

1962 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman.

What strings did the Beatles use?

Yes, I would say Hofner, Cathedral and Gibson Sonomatics were used by The Beatles and those other great Merseybeat groups. The choice would probably be whatever was cheapest at Hessy’s, although for the special occasion of mounting that B-5 Lennon might have gone for those more expensive Gibson strings.

Did the Beatles use Gretsch guitars?

Fortunately for us, and thanks to George Harrison, these new groups also wanted instruments like The Beatles played. I’m grateful George was a Gretsch guy. Fifty-five years later, improved versions of George’s favorite classic Gretsch guitar models are available and remain as popular as ever.

Did the Beatles use Fender guitars?

George Harrison played a number of guitars during his years in the Beatles, from Gretsch and Rickenbacker models in the early days to his famed 1968 rosewood Fender Telecaster in the band’s final year. One guitar that doesn’t get talked about much is the 1961 Fender Stratocaster Harrison played starting in 1965.

What guitars and amps did the Beatles use?

Here are the guitars and amps that they used professionally. If you want to know more, I urge you to buy a book by Andy Babiuk titled Beatles gear currently in its 3rd edition. In early Cavern days, the boys used these instruments. John had his Rickenbacker 325, Paul an earlier version of the Hofner 500-1, and George his Gretsch Duo-Jet.

What kind of guitars did Paul McCartney play?

Paul McCartney played a Zenith Model 17 acoustic, then a Rosetti Solid 7 electric. For their first gigs in Hamburg, Paul (still a guitarist) took the Solid 7, John his Club 40, George the Futurama, and Stu Sutcliffe a Hofner 500/5 bass.

Why is John Lennon’s guitar so famous?

This hollow body guitar is quite famous as John used it for the impromptu rooftop concert. He also toured with it extensively in 1966 and it can be seen at the Beatles’ Shea Stadium performance.

What was George Harrison’s final Beatle guitar?

George’s final new Beatle guitar was a prototype Fender Rosewood Telecaster, made by Roger Rossmeisl, a gift from Fender that arrived at the band’s London Apple HQ in late ’68. George played it for the Apple rooftop concert on 30 January 1969 – The Beatles’ last ever public performance, seen in their Let It Be film.