GIBSON
John Denver began his career with several Gibson model guitars, both 6 string and 12 string acoustics... and most unusually, an 18 string guitar.
He switched to Guild models in the late part of the 1960's.
Later on in the 1980's and 90's, he again recorded and toured with several
GUILD
Guild... John Denver's instrument of choice for his recordings, television shows and tours through out some of his biggest years, the first half of the 1970's.
Of these, the double-pick guard F-50 model 6 string he used was, and still is, considered by many fans to be his most famous and
YAMAHA
In late 1975 John Denver appeared on his holiday television special 'John Denver's Rocky Mountain Christmas', with a spectacular six-string acoustic guitar unlike any other seen in the United States at the time.
It was a Yamaha prototype that would never be available on the market, outside of Japan.
It was the
MOSSMAN
Two stunning guitars, a 6 and a 12 string, made by the legendary Stuart Mossman.
John Denver used these particular instruments on world tours (circa) late 1970's.
GREVEN
These two fine instruments, a 6 and a 12 string, were produced by famed luthier John Greven, circa 1981/82.
John Denver commissioned their construction as a result of a spirited referral by Andrew Mulroy, a NYC musician and devoted fan of both Denver and Greven.
Mulroy reportedly met Denver after
SOMOGYI
These rare instruments, a matching 6 and 12 string, were specifically made for John Denver by master guitar builder Ervin Somogyi, circa 1986.
Both guitar's construction feature figured Sitka Spruce soundboards; Brazilian Rosewood backs, sides and bridges; Ebony fingerboards and bridge pins; Honduras Mahogany necks, headstocks, linings and back bracings;
TAYLOR
John Denver recorded and toured with a considerable number of Taylor models in the years leading up to his passing in 1997.
MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS
A collection of photos of miscellaneous / incidental guitars and other instruments used by John Denver through out his career.
UNKNOWN MODELS
Unknown models of guitars used by John Denver. Can you help us identify them?
JOHN DENVER'S GUITAR CASES
John Denver was fond of using soft shell cases for his guitars. Consequently, many of his instruments were damaged during the course of their use.
He also liked custom made guitar straps, many of them are visible in countless photographs.
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JOHN DENVER'S ASSOCIATES
John Denver's featured session players, primary band members, and vocalists who worked with him over the years.
