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Between the years 1962-1964, do you think that McCartney only played a Hofner bass? Do you think he only wrote songs on his bass, a piano or a righty Lennon/Harrison guitar? It seems that he would at least have an acoustic or electric hanging around at that time. What do you think?

I don't think a prudent person would think he didn't own electric guitars John. Prudent being the key word.

http://www.thecanteen.com/mccartney1.html

http://www.beatlesgear.com/

Brian, it still doesn't give a clue of what guitars Macca may have used between '62-'64. In '64 he got a Texan and a Casino.

Holy **** John! You're right! Their is no mention of any new guitar. Since his Rosetti bit the dust that meant that he may have been using his Zenith. Being that he converted the Rosetti to a makeshift bass because he didn't want to spend the money on a new bass, he may have just used the Zenith. Nice catch.

My website all on Beatle guitars (although nobody goes to it):

www.nickmartellaro.info

Hmm, i guess that he just used the Rosetti (w/pickup) and the unknown brand acoustic. Seems like he might've wanted a better quality guitar than either. Penny pincher! =)

Nick--Where did you find the photo of the 61 Cavern Hofner with the refinish and large pickup surround?

I was referring to the reproduction one---who went to the expense and effort to change their Hofner to the "Revolution" Hofner

Here's a photo of John and Paul practising at Paul's home at Forthlin Road, Allerton in January 1962. The acoustic could be a Framus. We could use Larry Wassgren to help solve the mystery on what guitar this could be. Larry where are you?

Nick,

I don't think your site answers the question.

And there's the well known anecdote about John and Paul writing "I Want to Hold Your Hand" at the piano in the basement of the Asher's house.

And I believe in Hunter Davies' biog, both John and Paul are working at the piano while writing "With a Little Help From my Friends" and Paul breaks off to play "Fool on the Hill" to John on the piano. Although it's been a while since I read that book.

Anyway, neither story proves anything about Paul's guitars, just that the piano seems to have been no stranger to their songwriting sessions.