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Published: 7 July 2009 | Last updated: 24 October 2017
George Harrison's Fender Telecaster guitar
George Harrison's Fender Telecaster guitar
George Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet guitar

George Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet guitar
John Lennon's Hofner Senator guitar
John Lennon signature guitars by Gibson, 2010

Ringo Starr's Ludwig oyster black pearl drum kit
Ringo Starr’s Ludwig oyster black pearl drum kit (rear view)
1964 Rose-Morris Rickenbacker given to Ringo Starr by John Lennon

Ringo Starr's Ludwig oyster black pearl snare drum
John Lennon's Gibson J-160E 'Jumbo' guitar
George Harrison's 1962 Rickenbacker 425

Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar

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  1. MikeP Thursday 20 September 2018

    There is no evidence that John ever owned a Hofner Senator. Ken Brown owned one.

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