--- product_id: 1780248 title: "Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio Hardcover – February 1, 2010" brand: "andy babiuk" price: "598.71 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1780248-beatles-gear-all-the-fab-fours-instruments-from-stage-to store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio Hardcover – February 1, 2010 **Brand:** andy babiuk **Price:** 598.71 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio Hardcover – February 1, 2010 by andy babiuk - **How much does it cost?** 598.71 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1780248-beatles-gear-all-the-fab-fours-instruments-from-stage-to) ## Best For - andy babiuk enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted andy babiuk brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio Hardcover – February 1, 2010 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ViKwOtG3L.jpg) ![Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio Hardcover – February 1, 2010 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nV3-kMphL.jpg) ![Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio Hardcover – February 1, 2010 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XdFtaks8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio *by V***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 1, 2010* I recently purchased this book after seeing it listed on Amazon.com. Although I read quite a few books, the bulk of which are either academic or professional oriented, this book kept my attention for hours on end. In my opinion the author, Andy Babiuk did an incredibly fine job at citing so many facts, including dates, places and people that had something to do with their equipment. He even includes numerous color photographs of both the Beatles and their various equipment throughout this 250 page book. The book flows in a chronological sequence, from the mid-1950's when they first met, to their final recoding work in 1969. The author also cites many other well known musicians and their inter-action with the Beatles during the Fab Four's popular career. He writes in a very upbeat style, never demeaning anyone, and maintaining good clean language throughout this fantastic book. In the rear of the book he supplies a well done index and endnotes in which formally documents his various references. Very professionally written!I was particularly interested in reading this book since I started playing the guitar back in the early 1960's and I still tinker around with various instruments now and again. I have personal knowledge and memories of many of the guitars, amps, drums, keyboards, etc. that Mr. Babiuk mentions in his book, and I can assure you that he is right on when he discusses the various technical features of the Fab Four's equipment. Accordingly, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has a passion for learning more about rock & roll musical equipment during the Beatles era or perhaps anyone who may enjoy learning more about the equipment's technical difficulties that the Beatles had to contend with while performing on stage or in the studio (a subject rarely ever discussed). Since the book's theme is on their equipment, readers not desiring to learn about such technical matters may wish to read a book that deals more with the Fab Four's lives. As for me, this book will remain in my library's reference section for a long time. Again, excellent job Andy Babiuk - my hat is off to you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 11, 2008* This is a book that should have been published a long time ago. Great photos and they really do their homework and research as far as what instruments were used at what times. A must have for any Beatle fan. Think of it as a companion to the Beatles Recording Session book. Two complaints: 1. As with most Beatles material, they gloss over late 1965 and 66, especially with photos. This was when the Beatles were reinventing themselves artistically and created some of thier most critically acclaimed work and their most imitated sound. When a song sounds Beatle-esque it usually sounds like 1965/1966. Maybe it's a lack of documentation during this period. 2. There are a lack of info and pictures regarding the myriad other instruments which "Pepper" their songs. You get to see a Bach trumpet made famous by Penny Lane, but not much else. It's not that they should or could track down the original instruments, but more visuals would be nice as you read along. This is especially true with the indian instruments, which made up so much of the Beatle sound but are visually almost non-existant in the book. What about a Bass harmonica, French Horn, clarinet, Sitar, Tambora, Indian Harmonium, The EMI sound effects closet? A great book that could be perfect if not for these two flaws. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Flawed - but Fab! *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2002* Like most fans of everything Beatle, guitar collectors in particular, I had been looking forward to this book for a long time. It's publication had been a much anticipated event in Beatle newsgroups and guitar collector circles for several years. Now that it's finally arrived ... well .....For the most part the book is well researched and well written but what it doesn't contain .... well, there's the rub! There is a plethora of information about drum kits, amplifiers, keyboards and effects used by the Fabs. The problem is with the guitar info. A smattering of new information is revealed regarding the usual Gretsch, Rickenbacker and Hofner instruments. But most everything about these instruments has been available for years and has been discussed ad nauseum by Beatle guitar mavens. For example, contrary to the review by James Bradbury in Acoustic Guitar (#113, May 2002), the fact that it was Harrisons J-160E that was stolen, not Lennon's, is hardly the result of incredible detective work by Babiuk. This fact had been known for years. Most other reviews I've read also tend to credit Babiuk for "discovering" information that has already been well promulgated. The fate of George's first Country Gent, the story behind his Les Paul theft, the creation of "Rocky", tales of the Rosewood Telecaster, etc., etc. -- nothing new here. What I was looking forward to was some deep background on some of the lesser known guitars such as the Gibson ES-345, the SG, Johns' Gretsch Nashville, Paul's Esquire Custom, George's mid 60's sunburst Gibson J-200 with the troublesome tune-o-matic bridge and others. And whatever happened to John's sonic blue strat?? Not much was offered however, most of these pieces barely receiving a paragraph or two of coverage - and what is offered often contained errors. For example, the picture Babiuk offers of George's J-200 is that of a blonde model with a standard bridge saddle, not even close to the model George owned! Often, in fact, he offers more information on guitars they owned but never recorded with than he does on actual "Beatle guitars" - the lengthy treatment on Lennon's Guild 12 string for example. The book is peppered with errors and omissions like this. Even more frustrating is Babiuks description of photos of rare instruments or rare photos of their standard models, yet the pics are not reproduced for the reader! Photo ownership and copyright difficulties perhaps, but very irritating nonetheless!For the casual Beatle fan or guitar aficionado, this is a fine book, even with it's many problems. But any book about Beatle gear is going to be about guitars! For the collector of Beatle guitars this volume contains much of interest, some new pics, but ultimately falls short of what it should have been. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1780248-beatles-gear-all-the-fab-fours-instruments-from-stage-to](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1780248-beatles-gear-all-the-fab-fours-instruments-from-stage-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*