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This info is for an upcoming book on Beatles instruments that is going to leave every other Beatles book in the dust. We have info on what instruments were used, and played by whom, on EVERY SINGLE BEATLES SONG EVER RECORDED EXCEPT TICKET TO RIDE. This info is holding us up. I my self have always played the song on a Ricky (Not "Ric"-Jeez) This is why I'm flipping out; we need to get this info so we can get to the publisher before somebody else does. So, I'm going to ask one more time: DOES ANYONE HAVE DOCUMENTED PROOF OF WHAT GUITAR GEORGE HARRISON, MBE USED ON THE SONG TICKET TO RIDE FROM THE UNITED ARTISTS PICTURE, "EIGHT ARMS TO HOLD YOU"?!?! I Swear, I've never had more difficulty in pinning down one song in my life. If anyone can provide proof, they will be credited in the book. Thanks! Christian

You can't get the movie's name right... You expect to find out what guitar was used?

I trust that Paul's comment was made tongue in cheek...

Christian, I was going to actually do a thread on Rickenbacker abbreviations, but you've sort of prompted me to jump the gun.

"Rick" is short for an instrument made by RIC (Rickenbacker International Corporation)

"Ric" is a nonsense spelling.

"Ricky" was Lucy Riccardo's husband on "I Love Lucy", played by Desi Arnaz. Also Bianca's (Patsy Palmer) husband on East Enders, played by Sid Owen.

"Eight Arms to Hold You" was the working title of "Help", which made its way onto the labels of several different 45s but never onto the film itself.

"Ricky"...honestly.

Baden-Powell was correct: Familiarity breeds contempt.

Christian, please publish your book.
And don't forget to mention the sitar on "In my life"

Now I feel bad Paul.. I still continue to use "RIC" in describing "Rick". But I would never use "Ricky", even though Macca refers to his 4001S as such.

I would be interested in seeing this book. My first thought is that if he is relying on a group of scruffs from the Forum to confirm info, I wonder how accurate the info will be in any of the book As we've seen opinions definitely differ. BTW I'm the biggest scruff, so no offense intended. And Christian... stop shouting! We're right here.

I guess Macca can call his whatever he can, as he's responsible for the sale of countless Rickenbacker basses over the decades!

If Paul McCartney is "Macca" (hmmmm...), wouldn't Peter McCormack be..."Macco"???

Just inquiring...

Paul.. My answer above was done tongue in cheek. I think there were more "Eight Arms To Hold You" singles pressed than the "Help!" versions!
I use "Ric" to explain both what I play and Rickenbacker International Corporation. To use "Ricky" is an easy way to get out of the complete spelling.

I think Peter would be called "Macmac" ya think?

What about "Big Mac", or would McDonalds sue?

Hmm .."Ric" seems to be just fine with Rickenbacker .. look at the main logo their website. Personally, I like using my Lak basses, and I used to have a Gib, a Mus, a Hof and a Ste.

How is this even in dispute? The man who played it, George Harrison himself, said he used his first Rickenbacker 360/12 on "Ticket to Ride" and that it was the last song he used that particular Rick (Ric? Ricky? Riq?) on. That's pretty definitive in my book.

....there 'ya go!

If people know what you mean, you have successfully "communicated" a message. Come on guys, we're a bunch of guitar players, for Pete's sake! We're not exactly changing the world here. Now back to the fun...

I think the guitar George used on "Ticket to Ride" had at least six strings.

I agree Dave. Now if it were John I'm not sure that would be a safe bet!

Paul...I like Macco!

Dave M., exactly my point.

The main logo on RIC's website is...

R I C

Rickenbacker International Corporation.

The letters are an acronym for the corporation, not its products.