George Harrison's Rosewood Telecaster...
This is me, in 2003, with George Harrison's Fender Rosewood
Telecaster, prior to it going to auction.
George used this guitar most prominently on the film and LP 'Let It
Be,' including The Beatles final live performance on the roof of
their Apple offices and studio in London. He also used it on 'Abbey
Road,' and the Cream hit 'Badge,' before giving it to Delaney
Bramlett while playing on tour with Delaney & Bonnie.
I have been involved in the recovery or sale of several of the
instruments the Beatles used to play and record their music. Being
able to play the parts to these great songs (even upside down and
backwards!) on an actual instrument used to record them is a
staggering experience. Of course I gave my best "I'm not worthy!"
first, but did it anyway.
The guitar was auctioned in late 2003. It was purchased by Ed
Begley, Jr. on behalf of the George Harrison Estate. It is back
with George's family, where it belongs.
Fender currently offers a replica of this instrument through the
Fender Custom Shop, based on measurements taken when Delaney, and
later I, took it to their Custom Shop facility.