Original Inspiration

proggy

ICBM said:

proggy said:

Chris Squire made me pick up the bass, and that's why I also picked up a Rickenbacker.

All three of my influences above played Rickenbackers... although John Taylor only in the Planet Earth video, he didn't actually use it on the record. I'm not sure if that's why I was initially attracted to them, but I've found that they fit me better than any other bass with the possible exception of the Aria SBs which Taylor also played - which is actually quite surprising since he's a lot taller than me, and that seems to be one of the main factors in whether I'm comfortable with an instrument.

There really is something about rickenbackers. Unfortunately, I sold sold mine back in the late 80s to fund a fretless Fender and have regretted it ever since. I would love to have that bass back.