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George Harrison's Iconic Guitar 'Pattie' Listed for $949K

5/17/2025

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In 1968, George Harrison and Eric Clapton crafted the iconic song "Badge" using a rare 1913 Gibson Style O guitar, affectionately named Pattie. Now on the market for a staggering $949,999, this guitar carries a legacy intertwined with both musicians and their muse, Pattie Boyd, despite the model's initial unpopularity among performers.

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In 1968, George Harrison and Eric Clapton crafted the iconic song "Badge" using a rare 1913 Gibson Style O guitar, affectionately named Pattie. Now on the market for a staggering $949,999, this guitar carries a legacy intertwined with both musicians and their muse, Pattie Boyd, despite the model's initial unpopularity among performers.