The Beatles

Bio

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in the 1960s. They’re well known for the cultural phenomenon beatlemain and their innovative contributions to popular music. On top of their prevalence as pop culture icons they are also one of the most critically acclaimed music acts of all time.

Instruments

1964 Rickenbacker 325

Originally designed by German guitar craftsman Roger Rossmeisl, the 325 is most well known for being John Lennon's primary guitar during the early career of the Beatles.

1963 Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass

A hollow electric violin-shaped bass created by Hofner and popularized by Paul McCartney of the Beatles.


Played on: Let It Be

1968 Rickenbacker 40001S Bass

Created by Roger Rossmeisl this bass was known for having 2 pickups in comparison to the usual 1.


Played on: Come Together, Here Comes The Sun

1963 Gretsch Tennessean

Hollow body electric guitar created by Gretsch and endorsed by famous country musician Chet Atkins. This guitar was quickly adopted by the Rockabilly movement and has been used by various famous guitarists.

1968 Gibson Les Paul

The gibson les paul is a solid bodied electric guitar first sold in 1952. The guitar was designed by John Huis with help from guitarist Les Paul.


Played on: Come Together

1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl Kit

Created by the percussionist company Ludwig, this drum set gained worldwide attention when Ringo Starr played it during the Beatles' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show.

1968 Rosewood Telecaster

Custom built by Roger Rossmeisl for George Harrison. The creation of the guitar likely stemmed from Fender’s ambition to place their products with the most popular band in the world.

Played on: Let It Be, Here Comes The Sun

1965 Epiphone Casino

Hollow bodied eclectic guitars that were made by epiphone the sister brand of gibson. Debuted in 1961 and have been used by artists like The Beatles, Edge, and Paul Weller.

Played on: Come Together, Let It Be

1967 Ludwig Hollywood Kit

Offered more range and variety than the average Ludwig kit.



Played on: Come Together, Let It Be, Here Comes The Sun

Fender Rhodes Suitcase 73

Electric piano brand invented by Harold Rhodes that became popular in the 70s.



Played on: Come Together, Let It Be

Moog Synthesizer

Early form of the traditional synthesizer created by Robert Moog in the mid 1960s.



Played on: Here Comes The Sun

Bluthner Grand Piano

Prestigious pianos known for their warm tone manufactured by the German company bluthner. Used by famous artists like The Beatles.


Played on: Let It Be

Gibson SJ 200

Gibson SJ-200s are Gibson acoustic guitars known for their “moustache” bridge and flowery pickguard.



Played on: Here Comes The Sun

Epiphone Texan

Legendary slope-shouldered acoustic guitar known for its bright tone. Famous for being used by Paul McCartney and Peter Frampton.


Played on: Yesterday

Gear

Fender '68 Custom Twin Reverb

Guitar amps made in the late 60s known for their clean sound.


Played on: Come Together, Let It Be, Here Comes The Sun

Hammond Leslie

Most commonly associated with the hammond organ, but began to be used as a guitar amp to create a new sound.

Played on: Let It Be, Here Comes The Sun

Fender Bassman 2x15 Cabinet

The main amp The Beatles used to record bass in the latter years of their career.


Played on: Come Together, Let It Be, Here Comes The Sun

Maestro Fuzz Tone

The earliest widely marketed form of fuzz distortion for electric guitars and basses.

Vox AC 15

All tube amplifier knwon for its uniquely British tone.