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Who inspired John Lennon to purchase his first Rickenbacker?

Toots Thielmans. John saw Toots play in Liverpool and loved his Rickenbacker!

The pick guard of Paul's famous Hofner bass was presented to what famous singer?

Tony Bennet. Paul removed his pick guard at a 1966 concert and handed it to Tony Bennet as a gift.

George's psychadelic stratocaster was originally what color?

sonic blue. George painted the trippy design with day-glo paints and varnished it with his wife's nail polish.

Previous to Ludwig, what drum company did Ringo use with The Beatles?

Premier.

What was the only piece of musical equipment ever officially named after The Beatles?

Vox Super Beatle Amplifier. The Beatles used this amp for their 1966 American tour and even though it was named after them, The Beatles left them in America due to the fact that they did not like them.

George Harrison used a Gibson Les Paul from 1968 onwards, who gave it to him?

Eric Clapton. English guitarists always give each other guitars as gifts. Ten years later Eric took George's wife.

Paul played this guitar for the solo on 'Good Morning, Good Morning'?

Fender Esquire.

George used this guitar for the 'Paperback Writer' promotional video.

Gibson SG.

John's second Rickenbacker was presented to him in what city in 1964?

Miami. F.C. Hall presented John with this new Rick when The Beatles played the Ed Sullivan Show in Miami. A rare occasion indeed!

In the movie 'Let it Be', during the rooftop performance, Paul has a sticker on his Hofner bass. What does it say?

Bassman. This sticker came off of Paul's new Fender Bassman amp. It was the identification sticker on the box.