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 LATEST ARTICLES1“A testament to positivity and the joy of music”: Martin teams up with feel-good apparel firm Life is Good for an acoustic that promotes optimism through music 2“I'm trying to see if I can get Paul to help me get a bit of fight out of a guitar designed to give you no fight”: Keith Urban is working with PRS on a new model, and it's unlike anything the company has made before 3“Everyone else is essentially – we can't beat them at that”: Orange reveals why it won't dabble with amp modeling, and why you shouldn't call its products “retro”4“I’d advise new guitarists to play with an amp. When you use an amp modeler, your touch and picking will be very different”: Sheryl Crow guitarist Peter Stroud on why guitarists shouldn’t start on modelers, and how to complement a singer with your playing5“The revered characteristics of our originals with the clarity, tightness, and sustain of rail design”: Seymour Duncan recreates its JB, Jazz, and Nazgûl and Sentient pickups with rail designs
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.'
