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Beatles Equipment Trivia Quiz

This little quiz is designed only for the ultimate Beatles fan. Enter if you dare!

A multiple-choice quiz by colt45. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
colt45

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,370

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2698

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (9/10), Guest 69 (10/10), Segrove15 (6/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who inspired John Lennon to purchase his first Rickenbacker? Hint

Buddy Holly

Toots Thielmans

Janis Joplin

Elvis Presley

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Question 2 of 10

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

Tony Bennet

Liam Gallager

Noel Gallager

Justin Timberlake

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Question 3 of 10

3. George's psychadelic stratocaster was originally what color? Hint

red

pink

black

sonic blue

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Question 4 of 10

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

Premier

Slingerland

Yamaha

Pearl

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Question 5 of 10

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

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 6 of 10

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

Jim Morrison

Eric Clapton

Jimi Hendrix

Noel Gallager

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Question 7 of 10

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

Fender Telecaster

Fender Esquire

Epiphone Casino

Ibanez 7 string

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Question 8 of 10

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

Gibson Flying V

Fender Strat

Gibson SG

Gibson Les Paul

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Question 9 of 10

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

New York

Washington D.C.

London

Miami

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Question 10 of 10

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

Paul

Badfinger

Beatles

Bassman

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 12 2024 : Guest 75: 9/10
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 69: 10/10
Mar 27 2024 : Segrove15: 6/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 76: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who inspired John Lennon to purchase his first Rickenbacker?

Answer: Toots Thielmans

John saw Toots play in Liverpool and loved his Rickenbacker!

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

Answer: Tony Bennet

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

3. George's psychadelic stratocaster was originally what color?

Answer: sonic blue

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

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

Answer: Premier

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

Answer: 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.

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

Answer: Eric Clapton

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

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

Answer: Fender Esquire

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

Answer: Gibson SG

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

Answer: Miami

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

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

Answer: Bassman

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

Source: Author colt45

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