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How Rickenbacker evolved into one of the most iconic guitar brands in music history
By Rod Brakes published
Martin Kelly, co-author of Fender: The Golden Age 1946-1970, retraces the history of Rickenbacker guitars

Rickenbacker reveals limited-edition 90th anniversary 480XC and 4005XC models
By Matt Owen published
The celebratory six-string and four-string offerings from the iconic guitar maker sport classic Rickenbacker body shapes, checkerboard binding and a choice of ornate finishes

Crown Lands' Kevin Comeau: "We were playing 20-minute instrumental songs about space whales at hardcore punk shows!"
By Brad Angle published
Massive guitars, slide for days, Led Zep swagger and Sabbath riffs. Join Kevin Comeau on a trip into Crown Lands' sound...

The Beatles: guitar by guitar – a guide to the models that made music history
By Tony Bacon published
The Beatles revolutionised music and made the guitar the world's most popular instrument. On the 50th anniversary of their final album, we trace the models that made the magic…

Rickenbacker Al Cisneros 4003 AC review
By Joel McIver published
Sleep and OM bassist Al Cisneros is one a very short list of bassists with a signature Rickenbacker, and it is smokin' hot!

The iconic Rickenbacker 4001: an appreciation
By Bass Player Staff published
We pay homage to the bass beloved by Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee, Chris Squire and Lemmy

The 10 most important electric guitars: from their 1930s invention to '80s hot-rod era
By Brad Tolinski published
10 major milestones in the electric guitar's journey from novelty to high-performance rock machine

George Harrison’s 1963 Rickenbacker 360/12: The Beatles' secret weapon
By Damian Fanelli published
Although the last thing the red-hot Beatles needed in early 1964 was a "secret weapon," that's exactly what they got—in a beautiful Fireglo finish.
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