A limited reissue of John’s Club 40, case candy included a copy of the original purchase invoice! Very light, not a bad sound, I bought it because of the BeatlesContinue readingHofner Club 40 “John Lennon”
Hofner Anniversary Violin Bass
A beautifully made reissue of the close spaced pickup version that Paul also used with the Beatles. The colouring is not so fierce as later, cheaper, copies. Splendid!
Hofner 1962 500/1 Reissue
Instantly recognisable as the bass Paul McCartney put to good use in the Beatles. Mine is (of course) right-handed, light as a feather, the version with pickups widely spaced. AlsoContinue readingHofner 1962 500/1 Reissue
Hofner 500/5 Bass
The Stuart Sutcliffe Beatle bass. Not the original, but similar spec. Big bodied and very light, it certainly has stage presence. In great condition, considering it dates from 1959 (almostContinue readingHofner 500/5 Bass
Gretsch Duo Jet
Another Beatles connection, similar spec to George’s Duo. The official Harrison Tribute was silly money, at a time when I didn’t have much, so this one is close enough forContinue readingGretsch Duo Jet
Gretsch 6122-1962 Country Gent
As used by George Harrison, this is the version with string mutes. Wonderful to play, slick neck, and very cool. The previous one of these that I owned (without theContinue readingGretsch 6122-1962 Country Gent
Epiphone Casino “John Lennon”
This is the sunburst version of John’s Casino, before he stripped it to natural (see Revolution Casino).
Epiphone Texan McCartney
The Limited Edition version of the guitar Paul used when writing Yesterday. Mine is signed both on the label and the rear of the headstock.
Epiphone Les Paul Yellow Submarine
Another early masterpiece from The Painted Player – hand painted Les Paul decorated in the style of the Yellow Submarine Cartoon film.
Gallotone Champion
The type of guitar that John Lennon was playing when he met Paul McCartney and started a Revolution! ‘Guaranteed not to split’ proclaims the label inside this Catalogue guitar. ItContinue readingGallotone Champion