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  2. Mar 31, 2022 · Gibson J-200. A new Gibson Jumbo guitar came into Harrison’s possession in 1968, which Harrison used on the subsequent White Album sessions. It became a favoured instrument for Lennon as well, who would play the instrument on some of his acoustic songs. Harrison most famously used the guitar for ‘Here Comes the Sun’.

    • 1961 Fender Stratocaster “Rocky” Finish. Sonic Blue/Handpainted. Years Used. 1965 to 2001. Ever since he started playing guitar, George Harrison wanted a Fender Stratocaster.
    • 1962 Gibson J-160E. Finish. Sunburst. Years Used. 1962 to 1968. The Beatles might be one of the most influential rock bands of all time, but sometimes, they wanted to go acoustic.
    • 1957 Gretsch Duo-Jet. Finish. Black. Years Used. 1961 to 1963/1985 to 1987. Like all musicians, George Harrison had to wait a while before he hit it big. That means playing with “less-than-professional” instruments.
    • 1962 Gretsch Country Gentleman. Finish. Walnut. Years Used. 1964 to Unspecified. If there was a moment that truly launched the Beatles to the international stage, it was their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.
  3. Feb 13, 2024 · Key Instruments: Rickenbacker 360/12: This iconic 12-string electric guitar became synonymous with Harrison’s sound during the early years of The Beatles. Its jangly tone and shimmering chords can be heard on timeless tracks like “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Ticket to Ride.”

  4. In late 1968, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation gave Harrison a custom-made Fender Telecaster Rosewood prototype, made especially for him by Philip Kubicki. [317] [318] [nb 22] In August 2017, Fender released a "Limited Edition George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster" modelled after a Telecaster that Roger Rossmeisl originally created for ...

  5. Harrison’s career spanned more than four decades and he played a wide range of guitars, but his primary instruments were the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul. He was also known for playing the Fender Telecaster, Fender Jazzmaster, Epiphone Casino, and Gretsch Country Gentleman.

  6. Sep 10, 2021 · Harrison used a very straightforward rig consisting of his 1964 Gibson SG Standard and a Vox Conqueror solid-state amp with 2x12 cabinet, the latter identifiable in the 1999 Hey Bulldog video around 2:30, where its glowing red power indicator in the amp head’s upper right corner is clearly visible.

  7. Jul 7, 2023 · From the Grestch Duo Jet used in the Beatles’ earliest recordings to the late '60s prototype Fender Rosewood Telecaster, here are five of George Harrison's most celebrated guitars.