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.

About the Author
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
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



Book Information
ISBN 9781788404334
Author Martin Kelly
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint Cassell
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 1688g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 220mm * 38mm