If you compare it to other 325 models from 1958 it is clear that it is a bit of an oddball. Although the guitar would go through a multitude of modifications and changes including being refinished in black in 1964, it has come to be known as one of the most important instruments in the history of popular music.Īside from it's obvious connection to John Lennon, his Rickenbacker 325 was a truly unique instrument in it's own right. 'V80' was a very early 1958 Capri Series Rickenbacker 325 and in it's original form it had a splendid 'Brownglo Solid Top' natural honey finish. In 1960, while he was in Hamburg with The Beatles, John Lennon purchased 'V80'. Never known as a lead guitar player, it was for his uncanny understanding of chords and melody that Lennon was most acknowledged in the guitar world. In their relatively short career (only 7 years) The Beatles did more to forever change the face of popular music than anyone before or since.īorn on October 9th 1940, John Lennon along with Paul McCartney was one half of the most successful and influential song writing partnership of all time. ![]() ![]() ![]() Even if you happen to have just dropped in from a far-off galaxy you will undoubtedly be familiar with The Beatles.
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