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In 1956, Rickenbacker introduced two instruments with the "neck through body" construction that became a standard feature of many of the company's products, including the Combo 400 guitar, the model 4000 bass, and, later, the 600 series.
Aug 31, 2015 · It appears that there are several Schmidt families brass instrument makers in various cities including Markneukirchen, Berlin, Koln, Copenhagen, Leipzig, Nurnberg, Wein, Augsburg, London, Philadelphia, Halle, Mainz.
Adolf Friedrich Karl Schmidt (July 23, 1860 – October 17, 1944) was a German geophysicist who examined geomagnetism. He was involved in both experimental studies and in theoretical work on geomagnetism. He also designed a magnetometer which goes by his name.
Jul 19, 2021 · It was soon to become known as the Electro String Instrument Corporation, and the firm eventually settled on the more familiar Rickenbacker name (an anglicised version of Adolph Rickenbacher’s Swiss surname).
Jul 8, 2023 · Rickenbackers are some of the most iconic, unique, and easily identifiable guitars and basses ever made. It only takes a brief look or a few chords to realize you’re seeing and hearing a Rick. From the Beatles and Tom Petty to Lemmy and Geddy Lee, these instruments have quite the long list of fans.
The Rickenbacker Instrument Company [as it would come to be known] was primarily founded by a group of guys who worked together at the National String Instrument Corporation in 1931 – this group included George Beauchamp, Paul Barth, and Adolph Rickenbacker.
Adolph Rickenbacker (April 1, 1887 – March 21, 1976) was a Swiss-American production engineer and machinist who, together with George Beauchamp, created the first electric string instrument, and co-founded the Rickenbacker guitar company, also with Beauchamp.
