John Lennon's thoughts on guitar

[k43rover]

Fascinating interview from December '64. Especially interesting when he indicates he doesn't like his new 325 "Miami" half as much as the '58. Also touching insights into how he learned technique from Paul and his Mum in the early days....

[Ivan3000]

Interesting article!

[jps]

Paul taught him to play lefty?

[JakeK]

His mother taught him to play the banjo. He took those banjo techniques and transferred them to guitar. When he met Paul, Paul told him he was doing it all wrong, and taught him how to play the right way (kinda like a mirror).

[winston]

That was an interesting article. Thanks for posting it.

[matt-taylor]

This is great thanks for posting it.

[glking14]

Thanks for posting it,I love that python strap

[jonnyrickenbacker]

Thanks for posting, Eddie! Any idea what publication this was from?

[k43rover]

Thanks for posting, Eddie! Any idea what publication this was from?

Hi Jonathan, it's from the UK publication "Beat". It was a monthly magazine aimed specifically at musicians and it launched in 1963 under the name "Beat" with a name change to "Beat Instrumental" coming a year or so after launch.

[padraigwhelan]

Thanks for posting, nice piece...

[elisha wiesner]

Very cool article. Thanks.

[Folkie]

Thanks so much for your contribution, Eddie! Fascinating article!

[Davegilmour]

Love reading this .. Interesting to see he preferred his 58 over the 64 ..

[kylek350]

Glad to see I'm in good company for preferring the Capri!