Taxman - what guitar?

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Hi!

I'm trying to find out what guitar was used on the Batles' Taxman. I thought there was a website that todl you what intruments were used on what songs, but I can't seem to find it. Does anyone know if this website exists? (or did I dream it?)

― JB, Friday, 18 April 2003 10:32 (twenty-two years ago)

I don't know of a website, but the excellent Lewisohn book is sure to mention this (of course, I don't have it on hand -- but maybe someone else does). Also, do you mean Paul's solo guitar, or George's rhythm guitar?

― dleone (dleone), Friday, 18 April 2003 11:17 (twenty-two years ago)

If you mean George's rhythm guitar, that'll be a cherry red Gibson SG (as seen on the "Paperback writer" video). If you mean Paul's solo, that'll be a sunburst Epiphone Casino, not unlike the ones played by John and George in the '66 Budokan footage (only left handed).

There's a great book came out a year or so ago called "The Beatles Gear" (or something like that) which lists in anal details - with pictures - all their guitars and amps during each period.

― Rob M (Rob M), Friday, 18 April 2003 14:21 (twenty-two years ago)

Ask Paul Weller. I am sure he investigated "Taxman" quite closely before he made "Start!"

― Geir Hongro (GeirHong), Friday, 18 April 2003 17:01 (twenty-two years ago)

fifteen years pass...

Talking of which, this fairly feeble song from the Deviants' second album cops the bassline at the very least.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9jemAO_zAM

― Monica Kindle (Tom D.), Friday, 30 November 2018 18:23 (seven years ago)

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