Switch, a volume control, and a tone control. On page 162 andġ63 it is noted that "the first 325 guitars had a single pickup selector The reason for thisĬan be found in the 'Rickenbacker' book by Richard R. Most originalģ25's have only 2 rotary controls and 1 pickup selector. Next, if you compare Lennon's 325 to almost every other known example of '58ģ25 you'll notice that it is unusual in having 4 controls. The alder body and extensive internal routing, they give every appearance ofīeing a solidbody, and hence lower quality instrument. Not on the first few 325's but were quickly introduced as a visual indicatorĪctually picking one up and feeling the exceptionally light weight, due to Lennon's 325 is harder to explain, but the feeling is that soundholes were The run of 325's were produced very early in '58. It was towards the end of '58 that elevated pickguards were If you examine examples of Rickenbacker's very firstĬapris from 1958 you'll notice that they have only a single lucite control Or elevated pickguard unlike almost every vintage or modern hollow-bodied The first thing that most people notice is that the guitar has no sound hole Refinish, alleged theft, and current whereabouts. Regarding such issues as it's original configuration, it's modification, the Makes the famous 'Hamburg' 325 so interesting is the amount of speculation John Lennon during the initial rise to fame of the Beatles. Much has been said and speculated about the 1958 Rickenbacker 325 used by 9, 2009, the game will be compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero® and other third party music video game peripherals and microphones.An Evolution that Produced a Revolution by Glen Lambert Available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ system from Nintendo on Sept. For a list of participating retailers or to learn more about The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club, please visit The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles’ extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band’s legendary career. After entry of the code, consumers will gain access to breaking news and exclusive behind the scenes elements.
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North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the The Beatles: Rock Band at a participating retailer will be given an access code to officially join the Pre-Order Club. All controllers will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION® 3, Wii™ and will be compatible with all Rock Band titles.Īlso announced, The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club officially goes live today. These wireless instrument controllers join the previously announced Höfner bass controller, a large-scale replica of the bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney, and the Ringo Starr inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums, with a classic pearl finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head. and in continental Europe for MSRP €99.99 and for MSRP £89.99 in the UK. They will be made available for MSRP $99.99 in the U.S. The Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars are hailed as two of the signature, most celebrated instruments played by John Lennon and George Harrison throughout their careers, respectively. and Canada giving fans exclusive news and access to exclusive game elements from the eagerly awaited game set for release worldwide on 9/9/09. In addition, The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club also goes live today in the U.S. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that replica Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet™ guitars will be made available as standalone music peripheral controllers for The Beatles: Rock Band. New York – – Harmonix Music Systems, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club Goes Live Today, May 5th MTV GAMES, HARMONIX AND EA UNVEIL REPLICA RICKENBACKER AND GRETSCH GUITAR INSTRUMENT CONTROLLERS FOR THE BEATLES™: ROCK BAND™
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