Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio - The Ultimate Edition

The Empty Hearts LP was released worldwide on 429/Universal Records in August 2014 . ANDY BABIUK (Rochester, NY) is a musician, writer, producer, and founding member of the Chesterfield Kings. He is currently in the band the Empty Hearts, featuring Elliot Easton from the Cars on lead guitar, Clem Burke from Blondie on drums,

John, Paul, George, and Ringo's moves from cheap early instruments to the pick of 1960s technology are carefully and entertainingly documented in an easy-to-read narrative, fully illustrated with many previously unseen photographs, a cache of rare memorabilia, and a unique collection of specially photographed instruments used by the Beatles. (Book). With a foreword by acclaimed Beatle author Mark Lewisohn, Beatles Gear tells it like it was.. This ultimate guide to all the gear used by the Beatles details exactly which guitars, drums, amplifiers, and keyboards the Fab Four embraced throughout their brief but revolutionary career, from their earliest days as the Quarry Men to the dissolution of the Beatles in 1970. This landmark book is perfect for the fan absorbed by music rather than hairstyles, for the tribute-

Whether you read it cover to cover, browse through the various chapters randomly, or use it as a research tool, it's bound to entertain, elucidate, and delight. Beatles Gear is massive, with thick paper stock, glossy pages, and a sturdy cover. But what's most pleasing about Beatles Gear is that it isn't geeky in the least (though geeks are well catered for!), presented as a highly readable book, rammed with nuggets, anecdotes and insight, as well as mountains of great photos, including a strip of snaps from the least-well-trodden of Beatle tales the making of Abbey Road and little stories such as when driver

Lynette McClenaghan said Essential. This new version of Andy Babiuk's groundbreaking work on the Beatles' musical instruments is a vastly enhanced version of the original. There is much more information covering every aspects of the band's instrumentation. I won't include any spoilers, but simply say that there is enough new material to keep you satisfied. At nearly twice the length of the first edition you will appreciate Babiuk's attention to detail, his utte. Fantastic New Edition Skokiaan I love Beatles reference books, and this is one of the best. It's not boring, as if you were reading an encyclopedia. Babiuk made the book to be enjoyable for even non-gearhead Beatle fans, while giving us gearhead musicians plenty of details. Don't hesitate to buy this new version even if you already read this first edition. This one if MUCH larger with plenty of new information and photos.. "Outstanding Ultimate Edition!" according to Roger Cleven. I have a couple other editions of this wonderful book. I highly recommend buying this new Ultimate Edition with a lot more information and photos.