Rickenbacker Guitars: Pioneers of the electric guitar: The definitive history of a 20th-century icon

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Martin Kelly Paul Kelly

Rickenbacker Guitars

Pioneers of the electric guitar: The definitive history of a 20th-century icon

Martin Kelly, Paul Kelly

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Cassell
31 October 2023

Guitar; Antiques & collectables: scientific & musical instruments

A STUNNING NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED EDITION OF THE RICKENBACKER BIBLE FOR 2023

'Knowing Martin and Paul Kelly's perfectionism and attention to detail it's no surprise that this is the ultimate and complete story of all things Rickenbacker.' - Johnny Marr

'A wonderful history of my favourite guitar. The attention to detail is amazing!' - Roger McGuinn

'There are few things more satisfying than the shimmer of an open chord played on a Rickenbacker through a Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier. Martin and Paul have given us the definitive history of these magical instruments.' - Susanna Hoffs

Rickenbacker Guitars is the highly anticipated follow up to Fender: The Golden Age, charting the story of one of the most important and influential guitar makers of all time. From George Beauchamp's invention of the world's first commercially viable electric guitar in 1931, through the company's heyday during the 1960s - when their instruments were favoured by The Beatles, The Byrds and The Who - and up to the continuing legacy of Rickenbacker today.

This definitive collection features unprecedented access to the company archives, 350 beautifully photographed original instruments - including all 7 surviving Beatles owned Rickenbackers - and new interviews with legendary Rickenbacker players such as Roger McGuinn, Peter Buck, Susanna Hoffs, Johnny Marr, Mike Campbell, Geddy Lee and Paul Weller.

Rickenbacker Guitars is the most comprehensive history of the brand to date and a must-have for all guitar enthusiasts.

By: Martin Kelly, Paul Kelly
Imprint: Cassell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 220mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 1.688kg
ISBN: 9781788404334
ISBN 10: 1788404335
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Martin Kelly (Author) Martin Kelly is the joint MD of highly acclaimed British independent record label Heavenly Recordings home of the Magic Numbers, Doves and Cherry Ghost. Paul Kelly (Author) Paul Kelly is an award winning film maker (director of Finisterre and This Is Tomorrow) and designer. He took all of the photographs for this book. He lives in London.

Reviews for Rickenbacker Guitars: Pioneers of the electric guitar: The definitive history of a 20th-century icon

I have been reading and thoroughly enjoying your book! Thanks for such a wonderful history of my favorite guitar. -- Roger McGuinn Martin and Paul have given us the definitive history of these magical instruments. -- Susanna Hoffs Martin and Paul Kelly have combined art and information to create the definitive book about Rickenbacker in all its profound and quirky incarnations. It's a joy to the eyes and is a must have reference guide to this fascinating and historic musical brand. -- Geddy Lee Knowing Martin and Paul Kelly's perfectionism and attention to detail it's no surprise that this is the ultimate and complete story of all things Rickenbacker. -- Johnny Marr