rickenbacker “It’s Kind of a Crazy Sound”: Watch Eddie Peabody Demo the Obscure Electric Banjoline on ‘The Lawrence Welk Show’ in 1962 Eventually put into production by Rickenbacker in 1968, this niche electric six-string was invented by the Banjo King The Iconic Rickenbacker 325 Has a Story Like No Other Electric Guitar Favored by John Lennon, this short-scale model was the first in Rickenbacker’s defining Capri range Merging Late ‘60s Jangle Rock With Punk, the Paisley Underground Signaled a Psychedelic Rock Revival This musical movement inspired countless artists including Prince, the Teardrop Explodes and Echo and the Bunnymen Latest rickenbacker The History of the Fender Telecaster By Richard Smith published 14 March 22 How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution. "A Lot of Bands Simply Wanted to Fit In, but R.E.M. Always Wanted to Be Themselves”: Producer Mitch Easter Reveals the Genius Behind the Jangle Pop By Joe Bosso last updated 9 February 22 Armed with a Rickenbacker and a Fender Twin, Peter Buck helped R.E.M. put alternative rock on the map. All You Need to Know About John Lennon's Favorite Rickenbacker Model By Dave Hunter published 7 December 21 The Beatles legend's discovery of the 325 model launched Rickenbacker's British Invasion-era success. When is a Rickenbacker Not a Rickenbacker? By Terry Carleton, Guitar Player Staff published 30 September 21 When it’s an Uber-Rare Ryder ES-16. Watch Radiohead Nail the Perfect Live Rendition of “Creep” By Rod Brakes published 21 September 21 Video Lush Rickenbacker arpeggios and a viciously tortured Telecaster juxtapose in this era-defining classic. Video Santa Cruz, California Police Seize $225,000 Worth of Stolen Guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 14 June 21 The Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Gibson, Fender, and Hofner models were stolen last year as part of a $2 million heist in Southern California. Lilly Hiatt Talks Rhythm, Rickenbacker and the Limitless Possibilities of Guitar Playing By Jim Beaugez published 21 May 20 Lilly Hiatt jumps the line between Gen Y rock and Nashville Americana on her life-affirming new album, 'Walking Proof.' 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 802“Joe Walsh insisted that I buy it”: Jimmy Page on his “Number 1” 1959 Gibson Les Paul3How Robin Trower crafted his blistering tonal triumph, Day of the Eagle4Gary Clark Jr. never asked to be a guitar savior 5Best Travel Guitars 2024: Top Portable Instruments From Lowden, Furch, Martin and more
The History of the Fender Telecaster By Richard Smith published 14 March 22 How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution.
"A Lot of Bands Simply Wanted to Fit In, but R.E.M. Always Wanted to Be Themselves”: Producer Mitch Easter Reveals the Genius Behind the Jangle Pop By Joe Bosso last updated 9 February 22 Armed with a Rickenbacker and a Fender Twin, Peter Buck helped R.E.M. put alternative rock on the map.
All You Need to Know About John Lennon's Favorite Rickenbacker Model By Dave Hunter published 7 December 21 The Beatles legend's discovery of the 325 model launched Rickenbacker's British Invasion-era success.
When is a Rickenbacker Not a Rickenbacker? By Terry Carleton, Guitar Player Staff published 30 September 21 When it’s an Uber-Rare Ryder ES-16.
Watch Radiohead Nail the Perfect Live Rendition of “Creep” By Rod Brakes published 21 September 21 Video Lush Rickenbacker arpeggios and a viciously tortured Telecaster juxtapose in this era-defining classic.
Santa Cruz, California Police Seize $225,000 Worth of Stolen Guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 14 June 21 The Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Gibson, Fender, and Hofner models were stolen last year as part of a $2 million heist in Southern California.
Lilly Hiatt Talks Rhythm, Rickenbacker and the Limitless Possibilities of Guitar Playing By Jim Beaugez published 21 May 20 Lilly Hiatt jumps the line between Gen Y rock and Nashville Americana on her life-affirming new album, 'Walking Proof.'
