Twelve-string acoustic guitar – John Lennon's instrument on early 1965 sessions.
The Framus Hootenanny guitar is on 6 songs up to 1965, then disappears for 4 years before coming back on 'Polythene Pam' (1969).
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Help! | 1965 | Help! | John | John's 12-string acoustic |
| 2 | You've Got to Hide Your Love Away | 1965 | Help! | John | Lennon's 12-string acoustic, prominent on rhythm |
| 3 | It's Only Love | 1965 | Help! | John | John's 12-string acoustic |
| 4 | I've Just Seen a Face | 1965 | Help! | Paul | – |
| 5 | Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) | 1965 | Rubber Soul | John | Lennon's 12-string acoustic |
| 6 | Girl | 1965 | Rubber Soul | John | – |
| 7 | Polythene Pam | 1969 | Abbey Road | John | Lennon's acoustic twelve-string |
| 8 | She Came in Through the Bathroom Window | 1969 | Abbey Road | Paul | Lennon's 12-string acoustic overdub |
John's 12-string acoustic
Lennon's 12-string acoustic, prominent on rhythm
John's 12-string acoustic
Lennon's 12-string acoustic
Lennon's acoustic twelve-string
Lennon's 12-string acoustic overdub
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Book
Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments, from Stage to Studio
Andy Babiuk
Book
The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions
Mark Lewisohn
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Waves Abbey Road REDD Console
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