~ Mike Pender's Rickenbackers ~

Mike Pender in 1966 with
Rose Morris 1993/12 Fireglo
Photo courtesy of Michael Denger

Mike Pender Talks About His Rickenbackers:
August 3, 2000

Well it all started in 1964, Chris Curtis and I felt we needed something different for the next single release "When You Walk In The Room". Then I saw George Harrison on TV with his "Rick", I just had to have one - that sound!! The rest of course is history. The 12 string is without doubt my (second) love!! From "Walk In The Room" onwards, my Rose Morris Model 1993 12 string was used on all recordings and all performances, until it was stolen!! I still have the 456/12.

Mike Pender and Chris Curtis
Mike with Rose Morris 1993/12 Fireglo
Photo courtesy of Michael Denger

Mike Pender with 456/12 Mapleglo

A Younger Mike Pender with 456/12

Mike Pender with 456/12 Mapleglo and the Searchers
Mike Pender; Frank Allen with 4001 Jetglo; and John McNally

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