#harrison guitars

[harrisonarchive]

Photo by Henry Grossman.

“I’ve got a ‘couple’ of really nice handmade guitars by Tony Zemaitis, including a 12-string with a heart-shaped sound hole—I also had a 6-string version made for Carl Perkins—and a small acoustic that can fit in the [carry-on] rack of a plane.” - George Harrison, Guitar Player Magazine, November 1987 (x)

[pondanimal]

he knows what you are

[deadpoets]

GEORGE HARRISON + SNOOPY

[ringosmistress]

[itsreallove]

learning guitar at this moment, this is exactly who i feel like.

how did bros hands not fall off my fingers started bleeding within like an hour..

[georgeharrisonsmiling]

While my guitar gently weeps.

[thefab4archive]

George Harrison and Paul McCartney playing guitar at Abbey Road Studios, July 9, 1969. Photos by Linda McCartney.

[nosferatusmirror]

George Harrison Core

𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴.

[nevereverywhere]

The »The End« guitar solos or "how to subtly show your love by playing guitar together, when talking about problems is apparently not a possibility" Quotes by Geoff Emerick, sound engineer and record producer: 'I know!' he (John) said mischievously, unwilling to let it go. 'Why don't we all play the solo? We can take turns and trade licks.' Long guitar solos with dueling lead guitarists were becoming the vogue at the time, so it was a suggestion that clearly had merit. George (Martin) looked dubious, but Paul not only embraced the idea but upped the ante further still: 'Better yet,' he said, 'why don't all three of us play it live?' Lennon loved the idea – for the first time in weeks I saw a real gleam in his eye. It didn't take long for John's enthusiasm to rub off on George Harrison, who finally got into the spirit of things. John, Paul and George looked like they had gone back in time, like they were kids again, playing together for the sheer enjoyment of it. More than anything, they reminded me of gunslingers, with their guitars strapped on, looks of steely-eyed resolve, determined to outdo one another. Yet there was no animosity, no tension at all – you could tell they were simply having fun. The order was Paul first, then George, then John, and they went back and forth. They ran down their ideas a few times and before you knew it, they were ready to go. Their amps were lined up together and we recorded their parts on one track. You could really see the joy in their faces as they played; it was like they were teenagers again. One take was all we needed. The musical telepathy between them was mind-boggling. Incredibly, after just a brief period of rehearsal, they nailed it in a single take. When it was over, there was no backslapping or hugging – The Beatles rarely expressed themselves physically like that – but there were lots of broad grins. I guess there's also the possibility that, as they were performing the solo, they realized they might never get to play together again; perhaps they were viewing that moment as a poignant farewell. It was the first time in a long time that the three of them were actually playing together in the studio.

[truffletripper]

[paulic]

“I am very saddened to hear that my ex-bandmate, Denny Laine, has died. I have many fond memories of my time with Denny: from the early days when The Beatles toured with the Moody Blues. Our two bands had a lot of respect for each other and a lot of fun together. Denny joined Wings at the outset. He was an outstanding vocalist and guitar player. His most famous performance is probably 'Go Now' an old Bessie Banks song which he would sing brilliantly. He and I wrote some songs together the most successful being 'Mull of Kintyre' which was a big hit in the Seventies. We had drifted apart but in recent years managed to reestablish our friendship and share memories of our times together. Denny was a great talent with a fine sense of humour and was always ready to help other people. He will be missed by all his fans and remembered with great fondness by his friends. I send my condolences and best wishes to his wife, Elizabeth and family. Peace and love Denny. It was a pleasure to know you. We are all going to miss you. Love, Paul”

Paul’s post for his former friend and bandmate, Denny Laine, 5th of December 2023

[harrisonarchive]

Photo by Steve Morley.

“Eric Clapton gave me the Les Paul, and then it got kidnapped and taken to Guadalajara. I had to buy this guy a Les Paul to get it back!” - George Harrison, Guitar Player Magazine, November 1987 "The [Les Paul] guitar was stolen while Harrison was in L.A. [in 1973]. Through a complex of phone calls and contacts, it was found that the instrument had been hocked and re-sold to a fellow of Mexican descent. 'I called him up,' Harrison says, smiling wryly. 'I said, "That’s my guitar. I want it back, and I’ll give you your money back." He said, "How do I know it’s really you?" I said, "Okay, I’ll meet you." A meeting was arranged, but the guy just took off, jumped in a car, and drove to Guadalajara and kidnapped my guitar! Ravi Shankar was in Guadalajara doing tv or something—it was just after the Bangladesh concerts—and Ravi went on tv saying, "He’s very upset because his guitar’s been stolen and it’s in Guadalajara!" Then he read the guy’s name on tv! In the end it became a bit of a ripoff. I had to pay this guy to keep flying to Guadalajara doing deals with the other guy, and I ended up having to go out and find a Les Paul of the same period and swap it for mine. I finally got it back, but it was a really good guitar, and also it had that personal thing, because it was the "[While My] Guitar Gently Weeps" guitar that Eric played, and I used it on the white album and Abbey Road.'" - Guitar World, April 1988 (x)

[kyurochurro]

bro thinks he’s esnupi!! 🎸🎶🐶 (he is)

I found this little rocker snoopy on Pinterest and immediately thought of George.. I just had to draw them together!! 🤭

george harrison irl ☝️

[certainlyathrill]

toppermost of the poppermost

[elgub-yek]

While my keytar gently weeps 🎸‼️

Inspired by the amazing remix by Lemon Demon

[beatleswings]

THE BEATLES performing "I Saw Her Standing There" on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. February 9, 1964.