John Lennon D’Addario unveils commemorative John Lennon’s collection – including a replica of his 1972 Madison Square Garden solo show strap Replica straps from key moments in his career and picks celebrate the Beatles guitarist’s legacy “I’ll just do a little bit of it and show you what got me in the Beatles.” Paul McCartney reveals the song he played for John Lennon that earned him a spot in the band McCartney says Lennon was impressed by his guitar playing and the fact that Paul knew all the words Former Beatle John Lennon's weirdest guitar is one of the last he played It's John Lennon's birthday. We take a look at a rare guitar that was one of just two he used on his final album Latest John Lennon What Did Robert Plant and Jimmy Page Think About the Beatles? By Rod Brakes published 18 August 22 Video Find out in these fascinating archive interview recordings. Video Listen to the First Recording by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison By Rod Brakes published 6 July 22 Featuring all three Beatles on guitar this lounge rendition of “In Spite of All the Danger” is a monumental moment in music history. 5 of Doyle Bramhall II’s Greatest Guitar Playing Insights By Rod Brakes, Shawn Hammond published 25 May 22 The maestro talks songwriting, soloing and more in these inspiring interview snippets from the GP archive. The Mysterious History of George Harrison’s “Mad” Bartell Fretless By Christopher Scapelliti published 5 May 22 'Finding Fretless' Author Paul Brett reveals how his relentless sleuthing uncovered a most unusual Beatles guitar. George Harrison and the History of the Fender Rosewood Telecaster By Rod Brakes published 5 May 22 We retrace the fascinating story of this iconic model with Fender historian Martin Kelly and a gorgeous 1969 original from its first, all-too-brief run. Flat-Top Revelations from ‘The Beatles: Get Back,’ Part 2 By Jimmy Leslie last updated 15 April 22 More acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage. Putting the Macca in Maccaferri – this $5 Toy Guitar from the 1960s is Now Priced in the Thousands! By Terry Carleton published 14 April 22 The Selcol Beatles New Sound Guitar is a Maccaferri Marvel by another name. Flat-Top Revelations from ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ By Jimmy Leslie published 23 March 22 Some acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage. Five Times Famous Musicians Stole from Chuck Berry By Christopher Scapelliti, Denny Ilett last updated 2 March 22 The Beatles, Jeff Beck and the Beach Boys were all guilty of thieving from the Berry patch. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year By Vinnie DeMasi last updated 22 December 21 The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Jimmy Page reflects on the Yardbirds and his short-lived two-guitar tandem with Jeff Beck 2Mark Tremonti reveals how Dumble, Fender and Mesa amps factor into his Creed tour rig 3Lucky guitar owner surprised to find Les Paul is worth four times more than she imagined, thanks to its unique backstory4D’Addario unveils commemorative John Lennon’s collection – including a replica of his 1972 Madison Square Garden solo show strap 5"You can't just 'be' a guy that can play Yngwie Malmsteen stuff. You have to do that for, like, 15 years just to play one of his songs.” Dweezil Zappa explains what most guitarists don't understand about shredding
What Did Robert Plant and Jimmy Page Think About the Beatles? By Rod Brakes published 18 August 22 Video Find out in these fascinating archive interview recordings.
Listen to the First Recording by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison By Rod Brakes published 6 July 22 Featuring all three Beatles on guitar this lounge rendition of “In Spite of All the Danger” is a monumental moment in music history.
5 of Doyle Bramhall II’s Greatest Guitar Playing Insights By Rod Brakes, Shawn Hammond published 25 May 22 The maestro talks songwriting, soloing and more in these inspiring interview snippets from the GP archive.
The Mysterious History of George Harrison’s “Mad” Bartell Fretless By Christopher Scapelliti published 5 May 22 'Finding Fretless' Author Paul Brett reveals how his relentless sleuthing uncovered a most unusual Beatles guitar.
George Harrison and the History of the Fender Rosewood Telecaster By Rod Brakes published 5 May 22 We retrace the fascinating story of this iconic model with Fender historian Martin Kelly and a gorgeous 1969 original from its first, all-too-brief run.
Flat-Top Revelations from ‘The Beatles: Get Back,’ Part 2 By Jimmy Leslie last updated 15 April 22 More acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage.
Putting the Macca in Maccaferri – this $5 Toy Guitar from the 1960s is Now Priced in the Thousands! By Terry Carleton published 14 April 22 The Selcol Beatles New Sound Guitar is a Maccaferri Marvel by another name.
Flat-Top Revelations from ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ By Jimmy Leslie published 23 March 22 Some acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage.
Five Times Famous Musicians Stole from Chuck Berry By Christopher Scapelliti, Denny Ilett last updated 2 March 22 The Beatles, Jeff Beck and the Beach Boys were all guilty of thieving from the Berry patch.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year By Vinnie DeMasi last updated 22 December 21 The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson.
