We Played a Beatles Guitar! Eric Clapton's 1913 Gibson "Badge" Style O Acoustic Guitar | Episode 37

If you're offered the chance to play a guitar once owned by Eric Clapton and played by George Harrison—you take it.In this short but unforgettable episode, Sam and Ryan hit the road to New Jersey for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to play a 1913 Gibson Style "O" acoustic guitar with a legendary backstory. This guitar was once owned by Clapton and Delaney Bramlett, and is believed to have been played by George Harrison in 1968—possibly during the creation of “Here Comes the Sun.”As the only acoustic Clapton brought on Cream’s final tour, this Gibson may have been where he co-wrote “Badge”—a song Harrison later adapted into one of The Beatles’ most iconic acoustic tracks.We sit down with the guitar’s current owner, musician and entrepreneur Graham Alexander of The Victor Company, to explore the history, myths, and magic of this Edwardian-era archtop.🎧 In this episode, you'll get:A rare look at a historic Gibson Style O acousticThe story of Clapton, Bramlett, and Harrison’s connection to itGraham’s personal insights and the guitar’s unique soundBeatles lore, vintage gear nerdery, and a sound you won’t forget🔔 Subscribe for more Beatles deep dives, legendary gear, and untold music stories every week!#Beatles #EricClapton #GeorgeHarrison #HereComesTheSun #Badge #VintageGuitars #GuitarHistory #GrahamAlexander #Cream #DelaneyBramlett #GibsonStyleO #BeatlesPodcast #MusicHistory