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The Analogues' Bart van Poppel: "A lot of Paul McCartney’s bass thinking came from him starting out as a guitar player"

By Amit Sharma

The tonally authentic Beatles tribute band's bass player, producer and musical director serves up a McCartney masterclass…

The story behind Paul McCartney's 1963 Höfner 500/1 violin bass

By E.E. Bradman

How a humble instrument hanging from "a little shop in the center of town" became the most iconic bass guitar of all time

Jerry Donahue signed guitar

Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Jimmy Page and many more sign guitar for charity auction

By Richard Bienstock

Music icons team up to raise money for string-bending master Jerry Donahue, who suffered a stroke in 2016

A guide to the recording equipment, songs and instruments featured on The Beatles' Abbey Road

By Christopher Scapelliti

Revisit a masterpiece with Guitar World's complete guide to the creation of Abbey Road

The Beatles were, in fact, planning another album after Abbey Road, according to newly unearthed audio

By Richard Bienstock

“It’s a revelation” says Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn regarding taped Lennon, McCartney and Harrison discussion

10 bassists you'd want in your dream band

By Sponsored, Tom Gilbert, Brian Caples

Our list of low-end juggernauts that could take your band from bars to the big leagues

The Beatles' 10 best acoustic songs

By Tom Gilbert

A trip down the long and winding road of the Fab Four’s best acoustic moments

The Beatles' 10 greatest guitar moments

By Christopher Scapelliti, Damian Fanelli and Jimmy Brown

The 10 best guitar moments from the Fab Four's hit-making history

Paul McCartney and David Gilmour Rock a Beatles Classic at the Cavern Club

By Damian Fanelli

Sir Paul gets a little help from a famous friend at the Cavern Club.

Paul McCartney's Top Six Guitar Solos with The Beatles

By Damian Fanelli

Though he was technically their bassist, Paul McCartney was responsible for many fine six-string moments in The Beatles catalog.

A Guide to The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' Guitars and Gear

By Christopher Scapelliti

Guitar World's in-depth study of the gear and guitars used to record one of the greatest albums of all time.

Deconstructing The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"

By Damian Fanelli

A handy video that demonstrates exactly how the iconic track came together.

Watch Paul McCartney, Ron Wood and Ringo Starr Perform The Beatles' "Get Back"

By Richard Bienstock

Wood and Starr joined McCartney onstage at his sold-out show at London's O2 Arena.

The Beatles Announce 50th Anniversary 'White Album' Box Set

By Richard Bienstock

Deluxe package includes new mixes, previously unreleased demos, studio sessions and more.

Eric Clapton and the Beatles: A Guide to Nearly 50 Years' Worth of Studio Collaborations

By Damian Fanelli

A handful of highlights of almost 50 years’ worth of Clapton/Fab Four studio collaborations—besides “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”

How to Sound Like The Beatles Using Modern Guitar Gear

By Damian Fanelli

The gear you need to emulate The Beatles' sound, without leaving just cobwebs in your bank account.

Paul McCartney Announces New Album, 'Egypt Station,' Shares Two New Songs

By Jackson Maxwell

Video Finds: Paul McCartney Acoustic Medley from 1973 TV Special

By Acoustic Nation

Paul McCartney: 15 of His Best Under-the-Radar Solo Songs

By Damian Fanelli

The Five Coolest Beatles Guitars

By Guitar World Staff