Limited Edition George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster

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Limited Edition George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster

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A wonderful recreation of the guitar from Let it Be.

Fender hand-delivered the prototype of this rosewood Tele to George Harrison in 1968. He used it during the Let it Be sessions including the Beatle's final rooftop concert atop Apple ReShow More

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