{"id":20351,"date":"2022-03-23T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/?p=20351"},"modified":"2022-03-23T14:35:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T14:35:25","slug":"rickenbacker-guitars-galore-at-this-wonderful-central-london-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/rickenbacker-guitars-galore-at-this-wonderful-central-london-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-01.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To accompany the launch of the exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/shapero.com\/martin-paul-kelly-rickenbacker-guitars-2022-john-hall-edition-106235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Hall edition<\/a> of Martin &amp; Paul Kelly&#8217;s &#8216;Rickenbacker Guitars&#8217; book, <a href=\"https:\/\/phantombooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phantom Books<\/a> have commissioned a special exhibition of original Rickenbacker guitars and limited edition prints in central London.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-02.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A huge array of Rickenbacker bass guitars and 12 strings can be found in the basement of Shapero Rare Books, an internationally renowned dealer in rare books\u2063 &amp; works on paper. The exhibition runs until 2nd April 2022.<\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t afford the special edition book (there&#8217;s only 26 copies being printed so you probably can&#8217;t!) the regular edition weighs in at \u00a335.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what <a href=\"https:\/\/phantombooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the publishers say<\/a> about it:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h5>Soft Back Edition<\/h5>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 336 colour pages<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 Bound in a sturdy double layer laminated, color, French flap style cover.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 Containing over 350 beautifully photographed Rickenbacker instruments<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 All 7 surviving Beatle\u2019s Rickenbackers have been shot especially for the book<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 Plus guitars owned by Tom Petty, Roger McGuinn, Johnny Marr, Paul Weller and Mani Mounfield<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 The authors were given unprecedented access to the Rickenbacker archives so readers can expect a wealth of previously unseen historical photographs and company literature. Extensive interviews with company CEO John Hall also shed new light on the Rickenbacker\u2019s fascinating story.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 The book chronicles George Beauchamp\u2019s invention of the electric guitar in 1931 and the pioneering lap steels, electro-acoustics and band instruments produced by Adolph Rickenbacher\u2019s company between 1932-1953.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 It explores in detail every model produced during the F.C. Hall era 1954-1984 and covers John Hall\u2019s important take over and the re-invention of the company during the 1980s up to the present day.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 The key Rickenbacker players are all included with chapters focusing specifically on John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney plus endorsees as diverse as Lemmy, Tom Petty, John Fogerty and Chris Squire. Brand new interviews with Roger McGuinn, Peter Buck, Susanna Hoffs, Johnny Marr, Mike Campbell, Geddy Lee, and Paul Weller offer further insight into the Rickenbacker brand.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\u2022 The book also contains the most detailed and comprehensive information on dating Rickenbacker instruments published to date.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Price \u00a335 GBP\u00a0($48.00 USD) plus shipping<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-07.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Items on display include a selection of vintage guitars and Rickenbackers used by Paul Weller, plus life size prints of Rickenbacker guitars used by the Beatles.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-03.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some of the instruments on display are absolutely beautiful.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-04.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-05.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-06.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Detail from Paul Weller&#8217;s guitar.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-08.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-09.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-10.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-11.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Susanna Hoffs (of the Bangles) special edition guitar,<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-12.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-13.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Electric 12 string.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-14.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A quintet of basses.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-15.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-16.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tremolo arm detail.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-17.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-18.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sadly, the Beatles&#8217; guitars are only prints.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-20.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/rickenbacker-guitars-19.jpg\" alt=\"Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Video history<\/h4>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"735\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xvDTKUXwjfY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;start=163&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<h4>More info<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shapero.com\/events\/rickenbacker-guitars:-out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fireglo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shapero Rare Books<\/a><br \/>\n106 New Bond St, London W1S 1DN<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong><br \/>\nMon &#8211; Fri 9:30am\u20136pm, Sat &#8211; 11am\u20135pm, Sun &#8211; Closed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To accompany the launch of the exclusive John Hall edition of Martin &amp; Paul Kelly&#8217;s &#8216;Rickenbacker Guitars&#8217; book, Phantom Books have commissioned a special exhibition of original Rickenbacker guitars and &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20352,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1765,194,456,17,193],"tags":[34,5,2697,1422,2243,10,1197,18,2696],"class_list":["post-20351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art","category-london-features","category-news","category-photos","category-places","tag-art","tag-bands","tag-bass-guitar","tag-exhibition","tag-guitars","tag-london","tag-music","tag-photography","tag-rickenbacker"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rickenbacker-guitars-01.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pQI7P-5if","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20351"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20358,"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20351\/revisions\/20358"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}