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Martin D-28

Martin D-28


The Beatles were first introduced to the Martin acoustic guitar in Hamburg in 1961, where they got to know fellow artist Tony Sheridan. Sheridan then played a Martin D-28E acoustic.

It would take several years before the Beatles acquired their own Martin guitars, however. Lennon bought his Martin D-28 in 1967 and McCartney also got one later on.

Both Lennon and McCartney used their Martin D-28 guitars extensively during the White Album sessions. Lennon used his on the recording of I Will and later on Across The Universe. McCartney played his D-28 on tracks such as Blackbird, Rocky Racoon and Two Of Us. He presumably held it upside down since he was left-handed.



Further reading: "Beatles Gear" by Andy Babiuk