"Tickets" Fab Gear

Gretsch "Country Gentleman," this is the sweetest addition to the Ticket collection. Why did George choose this model? It was because it was close as he could get in 1963 to Eddie Cochran's Gretsch 6120. The sound of a Country Gent coupled with a Vox AC30 was one of the Beatle's most distinctive tones.

Gretsch "Tennessean," was used by George around the later part of 1963 through the touring years. If you have the tape of the Beatles at Shea Stadium, you will see that George played this one the entire concert. Ticket's is a mint condition 1964 model.

Rickenbacker "Hamburg," the famous early period 3/4 scale Lennon guitar. Originally in a natural finish, John had it refinished in black prior to the Ed Sullivan appearances. Ticket uses a modified 325v59 3/4 scale.

Rickenbacker "325v63," also a 3/4 scale played by John, that was aquired prior to the Feb.16,1963 Ed Sullivan performance. This was John's main guitar until early 1966. Ticket's version is one of two thousand that have been re-issued by Rickenbacker , and is number 471.

Rickenbacker "360/12v64," this is a close copy of George's famous "Hard Days Night" 12 string. The Beatle's lead guitarist's estate still owns his today and it is reputedly the second one ever produced. With it's chiming brilliant sound, this guitar influenced many groups in the '60's, most notably "The Byrds."

Epiphone "Casino," the Beatles favored the Casino ( a poor copy of the Gibson 330 ) from late 1965 onwards. John, Paul, and George all had one. Ticket  has the vintage cherry sunburst as well as the natural "stripped" version.

Gibson "J160e,"if you travel to Liverpool and go into a music store named Rushworth's, you will see a picture on the wall of John and George proudly taking possession of their new acoustics. One of the first acoustics to have an integrated electric pickup, the Beatles stopped using them live after 1965, but continued to use them in the studio throughout their "Beatle" careers.

Hofner "Violin Bass," probably the most recognizable of all of the Beatle instruments, Ticket's is a 1962 reissue. Just as John, Paul purchased his first Hofner (hollow bodied) in Hamburg, Germany as well.

Hofner "Violin Bass," a new 1962 reissue lefty, this one is the newist bass and Roscoe is currently playing the first set lefty!

Vox "AC 30" amps, these 30 watt valve amplifiers were as much a part of the Beatles' sound and look as their "moptops" and "Edwardian Suits." Used by them for live shows and studio recording throughout the early '60's, they were ever present until they were upgrated to the AC50 Super Twins and of course, the "Super Beatles.

Vox "T60," bass amp, was the amp that Paul used in the spring and summer of 1963. This amp featured "60" thunderous watts of power. It was later exchanged for the more powerful T100, when the Beatle's concert venues became larger and larger.

Hohner "Pianet," this little electric keyboard was used by the boys during the mid to late albums. It is best featured in the song "The Night Before." We wish to thank Nick Thiel for his historic input on this page! Back to our main page.