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Rickenbacker 4001

1961-1981
Maple, Walnut, Rosewood

Hard to keep track of all the bass legends that played the Rickenbacker 4001 at some point in their carreer. To name a few: Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Phil Lynott, Paul Simonon and here is how Cliff Burton mastered it.

Neck through, triangular inlays, crescent wave body shape, the 4001 is iconic in many ways. Its successor, the 4003 model, remains very similar in features and definition.

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Gibson SG

1961-1980
Mahogany, Ebony

As everyone knows, the SG was originally a double cutaway version of the Les Paul model. Les Paul didn’t care so much for the new style and his name eventually got dropped to be replaced by the SG label(as in Solid Guitar) in 1963. So the 1961-63 transition model, sometimes referred to as a SG Les Paul. It is technically not a SG yet, even though it looks, smells and taste like one.

The SG custom is the top of the SG line. Until 1969, the only finish available was white. Three humbuckers that drool 60s heavy rock. No less than four tailpieces variations can be found on the SG Custom: Bigsby (61-63), Sideways Vibrola (61-62), Short Vibrola (62-63), Maestro ‘lyre’ Vibrola. Hear Phil X get High on it

Pictured is a 1965 model by Vintageguitarz. 

Fender Bass VI

1961 — 1975
Alder, Maple, Rosewood

Don’t be mistaken, despite all appearances this is not a Jaguar, its is a six string bass. Although not as popular as the Fender precision, the VI got adopted by a bunch of well known bass players (John Entwistle, Noel Redding…). A 2006 Custom shop version was also released. Hear it play

National Studio / Varsity 66

1961-1965
Fiberglass, Rosewood

An art-deco solidbody from National, with Res-o-glas body. In 1964 the Studio 66 was renamed Varsity 66 before being pulled out from the catalogs a year later.

Photo by Gtykal

1961 Guild Starfire III

A hollowbody favored by Jerry Garcia in the early days of the Dead. 

Circa 1961 Burns Vibra Artist

Picked from the Burns Guitar Museum

Supro Coronado

1961-1967
Spruce, Fiberglass

This model had a spruce top until 1963 where the body was changed to fiberglass and was only offered in black.

A 1961 Hofner 126 Club 50. The added bigsby and the missing scratchplate makes that one unique.

c 1961 Fender Duo Sonic. With its shorter scale, DuoSonics were originally intended to be a poor man’s strat. Nevertheless there were seen in hands of legendary names such as Hendrix, Byrne, Moore, and more…

1961 Migma Star 62. Pickup as well as jack are hidden below the pickguard. 5 years laters, Fender would come up with a prototype featuring hidden pickups.

(Source: blackguitars.com)

nice shot of a 1961 Framus Hollywood

When it comes to famous beat up strats, Rory Gallagher’s 1961 stratocaster deserves a place of honor.

Kay Vanguard K100, 1961-65