Adolf+Rickenbacker

Adolf Rickenbacker was the first person who found an electrical pickup for the electric guitar. They were having a hard time getting people to buy his guitar because all the bands were afraid to change their sound. They were able to get someone to play for them and the manager didn't like it so they came up with more different ideas. In 1935, Electro produced two electric guitars that were made from synthetic plastic. They are the Model B Hawaiian lap-steel version. and the electro spanish version. The Hawaiian guitar worked well but the spanish guitar wasn't that prosperous.



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