George Harrison - All Things Must Pass - Guitar Lesson

Fender Stratocaster

Harrison used Stratocasters primarily for slide work on his solo albums, where the single-coil clarity and note separation cut through his signature Leslie-modulated, reverb-heavy tones. The instrument's brightness and dynamic responsiveness made it ideal for his expressive volume pedal swells and sliding phrases.

Fender Telecaster

Harrison's 1968 Custom Rosewood Telecaster delivered bright, articulate tones on 'Let It Be' and solo recordings, its solid body providing sustain while the single-coil pickups maintained the clarity essential for his melodic lead work and textural playing style.

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Harrison's beloved 'Lucy' Les Paul, gifted by Eric Clapton, featured original PAF humbuckers that produced warm, vocal-like sustain perfectly suited for the lead work throughout 'All Things Must Pass' and his emotionally rich solo compositions.

Gibson Les Paul Custom

While less documented than 'Lucy,' Gibson Les Paul Customs in Harrison's collection offered the thick, sustained tones from PAF-style humbuckers that complemented his melodic sensibilities and provided the harmonic richness his arrangements demanded.

Fender Twin Reverb

Harrison's primary solo-era amp, the Twin Reverb delivered clean headroom and natural spring reverb that became foundational to his signature tone when paired with the Leslie cabinet, allowing his slide work and volume swells to breathe with dimensional space.

Vox AC30

The AC30's chime, bright British clean tone defined Harrison's early Beatles sound, particularly on jangly 12-string passages, establishing the chimey character that influenced his entire approach to clean, reverb-driven guitar textures throughout his career.