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What guitar brand and model types did John Lennon play?

Electric Guitars

* Rickenbacker 325: Lennon's most iconic guitar, he used it extensively during the early Beatles years, particularly on the band's early recordings and live performances.

* Fender Stratocaster: Lennon began using the Stratocaster in the mid-1960s and it quickly became his main electric guitar. He used various Stratocasters throughout his career, including a sunburst model and a black model with a rosewood fretboard.

* Gibson Les Paul: Lennon occasionally used a Gibson Les Paul, particularly on the Beatles' later albums such as "The White Album" and "Let It Be."

* Epiphone Casino: Lennon used an Epiphone Casino on several Beatles recordings, including "Ticket to Ride" and "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)."

Acoustic Guitars

* Gibson J-160E: Lennon's main acoustic guitar during the early Beatles years, he used it extensively on songs like "Love Me Do" and "Please Please Me."

* Maton Mastersound MS-500: Lennon used this Australian-made acoustic guitar on several Beatles recordings, including "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

* Epiphone Texan: Lennon used an Epiphone Texan on the Beatles' later albums such as "The Beatles" (also known as "The White Album") and "Let It Be."

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