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(from left) Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon perform at the Saville Theatre in London in 1968

“There it was, John’s voice, crystal clear. It’s quite emotional. And we all play on it – it’s a genuine Beatles recording”: The final Beatles song, Now and Then, has been released at last – but is it any good?

By Jackson Maxwell published

Built from a John Lennon demo, Now and Then features newly recorded contributions from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, with additional guitar work from the late George Harrison

A composite of Bernie Marsden and George Harrison

“To put it simply: no Beatles, no George, no me. I still feel very privileged to have called him a friend”: Bernie Marsden on the genius of George Harrison

By Amit Sharma published

In this previously unpublished interview, the late Whitesnake guitar great recalls how the Beatles’ lead guitarist inspired him to pick up the instrument in the first place: “The word ‘lead’ grabbed my attention immediately – I liked the idea of being a leader very much...”

The Beatles, performing at a rehearsal for the 'Round The Beatles' TV show at the Rediffusion TV studios in Wembley, London, 27th April 1964.

“I don’t think George was too pleased with what I did with the bassline; I mean, I had to sell it to him!” Did Paul McCartney overplay on this Beatles’ Abbey Road hit?

By Nick Wells last updated

Listen to the isolated bassline on one of the most covered songs in the Beatles catalogue

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The Beatles unplugged: a guide to the Fab Four's acoustic arsenal

By Chris Gill published

Yes, the Rickenbackers, the Casino and the Gretsch are legendary, but the mop-top's favorite flat-tops were similarly crucial to their sound. Here we detail the most important acoustics in their collection

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What guitar strings did the Beatles use? Investigating the flatwound vs roundwound debate

By Chris Gill published

Just what did George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney string their guitars with – and when did they make the switch from flatwounds to roundwounds?

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How to replicate the Beatles’ classic tones using today’s affordable guitars, basses and effects pedals

By Chris Gill published

Because sourcing the vintage gear is almost impossible, financially and practically, we've put together a list of gear that's on the market today that will help you nail the Fab Four's sound

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How the Beatles crafted the guitar and bass tones that forever changed the sound of rock music

By Chris Gill published

We chart the evolution of the Fab Four's sound through the key tracks and the gear that made them

Photo of James HETFIELD and METALLICA and Jason NEWSTEAD and Lars ULRICH and Kirk HAMMETT; L-R: Jason Newstead, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield performing live onstage.

The greatest rock concerts in music history

By Richard Bienstock last updated

From Metallica's Damaged Justice to Ozzy Osbourne's Diary of a Madman tour, Guitar World presents the most incredible concerts and roadshows in rock and metal history

Peter Frampton

Peter Frampton on the highs and lows of his remarkable guitar journey, meeting George Harrison, and how David Bowie made him cool again

By David Mead published

From early pop stardom with The Herd to Frampton Comes Alive! and finding salvation in Bowie’s band, Frampton reflects on a rollercoaster career and the darker side of fame…

George Harrison performs at the Prince's Trust on June 5, 1987 at Wembley Arena in London

George Harrison's 15 greatest guitar moments after The Beatles

By Damian Fanelli published

Following the breakup of the Beatles, Harrison invented an entirely new, distinctive, and often-imitated guitar persona for himself. Revisit the finest of those post-Beatles six-string moments

The Beatles perform at Dodger Stadium on August 28, 1966 in Los Angeles, California

The Beatles' Revolver: a comprehensive guide to the guitars and recording equipment the Fab Four used to make the landmark album

By Christopher Scapelliti published

GW dissects the album that changed the band's musical trajectory, and that of pop music as a whole

George Harrison and the Gibson Les Paul ransom burst

George Harrison’s Gibson ‘58 “ransom” Les Paul – which helped recover his stolen Lucy model – sells at auction for $312,500

By Matt Owen published

The guitar, along with a Fender Precision Bass, played a key part in the negotiations that led to the safe return of his legendary Lucy Les Paul, which was stolen in 1973

George Harrison and a 1958 Gibson Les Paul

George Harrison’s Gibson 1958 “ransom” Les Paul – used to rescue his stolen '57 Lucy model – goes up for auction

By Matt Owen published

The Burst was used as a bargaining chip along with a Fender Precision Bass to ensure the safe return of the Beatles guitarist's prized single-cut, which was stolen in 1973

(from left) guitars played by Ace Frehley, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix

Guitars played by Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Ace Frehley go up for auction

By Jackson Maxwell published

Also going under the hammer is the destroyed neck of a guitar used (and subsequently smashed) by Kurt Cobain

Peter Jackson and the Beatles: Jackson reveals he is working on another Beatles film, and opens up about the process behind the Lennon/McCartney Glastonbury duet

Peter Jackson is planning another Beatles film

By Jonathan Horsley published

The Oscar-winning director has also opened up about enabling that iconic Lennon/McCartney virtual duet at Glastonbury

George Harrison (1943 - 2001, left) and Eric Clapton at Limehouse Studios in London during recording of the TV programme 'Blue Suede Shoes', spotlighting veteran rockabilly songwriter and guitarist Carl Perkins. In the background are drummers Slim Jim Phantom and Ringo Starr.

Eric Clapton, George Harrison and the Beatles: a guide to nearly 50 years' worth of studio collaborations

By Damian Fanelli last updated

17 highlights from five decades’ worth of Clapton/Fab Four studio collaborations – besides While My Guitar Gently Weeps

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Learn 10 of the Beatles' signature chord secrets

By Total Guitar editors last updated

We delve into the wonderful world of Beatles harmony with a look at the trademark shapes and progressions of the Fab Four

The Beatles Get Back Documentary

The Beatles' Get Back gear: a guide to the guitars and amps seen in Peter Jackson’s long-awaited documentary

By Chris Gill last updated

The electrics, acoustics and amplifiers that accompanied George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney in some of their final recordings as the Beatles

Fender's Rosewood Telecaster

The rise, fall and rebirth of Fender’s Rosewood Telecaster – the solidbody beloved by George Harrison

By Rod Brakes published

The story of a cult classic Telecaster that began life as a prototype for George Harrison, and was introduced to the world when he played it at the Beatles' 1969 rooftop gig

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Holiday in George Harrison’s childhood home – Beatles fan puts the Liverpool townhouse on Airbnb

By Jonathan Horsley published

We all live in an Airbnb, an Airbnb, an Airbnb...