Paul McCartney

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aul McCartney performing at the 38th Sanremo Music Festival. 1988

“We All Wanted to Be Guitar Players”: Paul McCartney Talks Early Beatles

By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern last updated

Macca reveals the origins of his role as a bass player and names his favorite guitarists in this classic interview from the GP vault.

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George Harrison's Bartell fretless

The Mysterious History of George Harrison’s “Mad” Bartell Fretless

By Christopher Scapelliti published

'Finding Fretless' Author Paul Brett reveals how his relentless sleuthing uncovered a most unusual Beatles guitar.

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Fender Rosewood Telecaster

George Harrison and the History of the Fender Rosewood Telecaster

By Rod Brakes published

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.

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The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) at the BBC Television Studios in London before the start of their world tour, June 17, 1966.

“It Was Really My First Voyage Into Feedback”: Paul McCartney on His “Taxman” Beatles Guitar Solo

By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern published

Macca reveals his inspiration behind the Beatles' riotous ‘Revolver’ opener.

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John Lennon playing Gibson J-160E in 1964

Flat-Top Revelations from ‘The Beatles: Get Back,’ Part 2

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

More acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage.

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Selcol Beatles New Sound Guitar

Putting the Macca in Maccaferri – this $5 Toy Guitar from the 1960s is Now Priced in the Thousands!

By Terry Carleton published

The Selcol Beatles New Sound Guitar is a Maccaferri Marvel by another name.

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Lol Creme (left) and Kevin Godley (centre) from 10CC with English comedian Peter Cook (1937-1995), 1977. Cook is holding a guitar fitted with a prototype Gizmotron, (aka The Gizmo), an effects device invented by Godley and Cream, which uses serrated wheels to produce a bowing effect on guitar strings. Cook contributed to Godley and Creme's concept album 'Consequences', which was intended to showcase the Gizmotron. The device was later marketed commercially, but proved unsuccessful.

“It Promises to Revolutionize the World of Music”: Watch this Rare Vintage News Report on the Gizmotron

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video The remarkable story of Kevin Godley & Lol Creme’s innovative device that trod a fine line between madness and genius.

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George Harrinson playing acoustic guitar

Flat-Top Revelations from ‘The Beatles: Get Back’

By Jimmy Leslie published

Some acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage.

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Chuck Berry, performing at the Lewisham Odeon, south London, 19th February 1975.

Five Times Famous Musicians Stole from Chuck Berry

By Christopher Scapelliti, Denny Ilett last updated

The Beatles, Jeff Beck and the Beach Boys were all guilty of thieving from the Berry patch.

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Inductee Ricky Byrd of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts speaks onstage during the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Listen to Ricky Byrd’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

The Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist reveals some rock ‘n’ roll he truly loves.

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