John Lennon: Remembered 31 Years Later
John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England on October 9, 1940 during a German air raid in World War II….
Read moreJohn Lennon was born in Liverpool, England on October 9, 1940 during a German air raid in World War II….
Read morePurchased in 1960: 1958 Rickenbacker 325 Capri (5/8 scale, hollow-body electric). Serial No. V81: The Holy Grail of guitars. Lennon bought this “short arm” guitar, with a natural finish, gold pickguard and Kaufmann vibrato, on the Beatles’ first trip to Hamburg, after he saw jazzman “Toots” Thielmans playing a Ric model on an album cover.
Read moreAt just under $11,000.00… this axe might not be in every guitar players budget, however if you are fortunate enough to purchase one of these…
Read moreIn a quantum leap from his first instrument, Harrison purchased this handsome Hofner….
Read moreAn advert of the period shows this handsome guitar that boasted a powerful, penetrating tone….
Read moreBefore Harrison’s first Gent he borrowed this Australian solidbody from Barratt’s of Manchester and used it for a few performances….
Read moreWhat was Harrison’s first guitar? According to Paul McCartney it was strictly a do-it-yourself affair….
Read moreMany stories have circulated over the years about a special Hofner 500/1 with gold-plated hardware presented to McCartney….
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