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American musician and frontman for The Byrds on set for the band's performance on Ready Steady Go!, August 6, 1965, in London, United Kingdom
The Byrds needed a hit or they’d be dropped. Releasing a cover of Bob Dylan's Mr. Tambourine Man as their first single was a gamble that paid off

By Janelle Borg Published

Byrds guitarist Roger McGuinn was the third person to ever own a Rickenbacker 12-string, following George Harrison – and his timely purchase would completely transform the Dylan song, and the band's entire trajectory

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Guitarists
Norman Harris almost sold John Fogerty back his iconic ACME Rickenbacker – years before he was eventually reunited with it

By Jenna Scaramanga Published

Fogerty played the Rickenbacker 325 at Woodstock and on nearly every Creedence Clearwater Revival classic, but didn't want to pay for it

Guitarists
Lemmy of the group Motorhead, plays bass guitar as he performs onstage at the Palladium , New York, New York, May 14, 1982.
Statue of Motörhead legend Lemmy to be unveiled in his hometown this May

By Janelle Borg Published

Lemmy's bronze tribute was sculpted by Andy Edwards – the artist behind the world-famous Beatles statue in Liverpool

Bassists
Becky Baldwin of Fury performs at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2023 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2023 in Derby, England
Becky Baldwin made her name on social media while moonlighting as Cliff Burton in a Metallica tribute band. Then she landed her dream gig

By Janelle Borg Published

Baldwin recounts the years of dedication and hard work that led to one of heavy metal’s most influential bands, Mercyful Fate, inviting her to become their bassist on the spot

Bassists
Bassist Chris Squire performing with English progressive rock group Yes, 1984.
Why Chris Squire’s relationship with Rickenbacker got off to a shaky start

By Nick Wells Published

Chris Squire's Rickenbacker underwent several changes over the years, the most radical coming when he rewired the single-output bass with stereo outputs

Bassists
Geddy Lee from Canadian rock group Rush performs live on stage at Bingley Hall in Staffordshire, England on 21st September 1979
“I love the sound of the Rickenbacker, but I didn’t sound like Chris Squire on it!” Geddy Lee on his Rick-O-Sound tone and ‘crossing the floor’ to Fender

By Joel McIver Published

The Ricky 4001 is both loved and hated by bass players: for the Rush legend it’s still a classic

Bassists
Rickenbacker 12-string Capri
The 12-string guitar that defined the ‘60s: in praise of the Rickenbacker Capri

By Rod Brakes Published

A favourite of The Beatles and The Byrds, these era-defining electrics still resonate

Electric Guitars
Close up of the soundhole of a Fender acoustic guitar
Best Fender acoustic guitars: Our top picks from Fender’s expansive range of acoustics

By Ross Holder Published

Whether you’re looking for an impressive jack-of-all-trades or a miniature dreadnought, Fender has an acoustic for you

Acoustic Guitars
The Beatles
How to replicate the Beatles’ classic tones using today’s affordable guitars, basses and effects pedals

By Chris Gill Published

Because sourcing the vintage gear is almost impossible, financially and practically, we've put together a list of gear that's on the market today that will help you nail the Fab Four's sound

Guitar Gear
Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead performs at the House Of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on AUGUST 30, 2009
Lemmy’s 5 greatest Motörhead basslines

By Nick Wells Published

"Lemmy’s bass playing was just so insane!" The bass playing legacy of one of the greatest bassists in the history of metal and hard rock: Lemmy

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