The Beatles – Now And Then
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2023 single Now And Then.
Music from Now And Then
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Gear Used On Now And Then
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of The Beatles – Now And Then (2023). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Guitars used by George Harrison on Now And Then
Fender Custom Shop "McLaren F1" Stratocaster
This Stratocaster was a custom collaboration between Fender and McLaren Cars and was designed to match George's custom McLaren F1 sports car. Some of the customizations include large black knobs, an "Om" logo on the headstock and custom backplate and plaque on the rear. The color is Dark Purple Pearl and the pickguard and backplate are dark carbon fiber, both of which matched the car.
George used this guitar during the February 1995 sessions for The Beatle's songs "Real Love" and "Now And Then", and his "My Sweet Lord (2000) recording amongst others.
Avg price: $24,032.33
Used during recording of Free as a Bird and Real love with the Beatles.
Ringo Starr
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Microphones used by Ringo Starr on Now And Then
Avg price: $1,299.99
Ringo Starr is seen singing into the Altec 639B starting at 1:35 and throughout the music video for The Beatles - Now And Then.
Billy Preston
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Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Billy Preston on Now And Then
Fender Rhodes Electric Piano (Sparkle Top)
Avg price: $2,900.00
Billy Preston played a sparkle-top Fender Rhodes piano during the Beatles' Get Back sessions in 1969. Preston accompanied the Beatles on the Rhodes for their rooftop concert, the group's final public appearance. In April 1969, the Beatles' single "Get Back" was credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston," the only time an artist was credited as a co-performer with The Beatles after the band started recording as independent artists. The credit was bestowed by the Beatles to reflect the extent of Preston's presence on the track; his Rhodes electric piano is prominent throughout and he plays an extended solo.
Additional photos of Preston playing the Rhodes with the Beatles can be seen here and here.