The Sixth Beetle: Jimmy Bonar

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@user-ob7ue6lk3q 13 күн бұрын

My grandfather, Reg Lewis introduced the lights that enabled night trotting during his tenure as President of the club. One of my first jobs, whilst still at school, was working in the turnstiles that you feature (along with a number of my school friends). Punters would sometimes ask to be let in for free, and we would oblige… providing they crawled under them. Thanks for the memories Jimmy!

@chrisst8922 Ай бұрын

As far as we know there is no recording where all The Beatles played Rickenbacker. (although there's possibilities).

@rogbrogb7537 Ай бұрын

What gives them that jangly sound that I love so much?

@chrisst8922 Ай бұрын

Recently a guy in a video on YT wired Rickenbacker toaster pick-ups into a Stratocaster? ( Or Tele I think). The sound, although close wasn't quite there and he concluded that it wasn't just pick-ups or wood, or strings...it was a combination of things.

@richbailey8174 Ай бұрын

I think they are way way overpriced. You see the same thing with Hofner basses. Because they were used by the Beatles.

@Dibbs6 Ай бұрын

I have myself a 325 c64 reissue. The best guitar I own. Not just because I'm a Beatles and Lennon fan, but also it was my dream to own one. It finally came true. I have no intention or desire to sell it, but I bought it from a private retailer so I didn't need to wait, although, I did think about buying directly from them. Luckily I found one in Santa Clara, California. It sure is a pleasure owning a piece of history as you said. I'm sure in time my Rick will grow in value, but still no desire to let it go. Thanks, Alex

@4absentfriends 2 ай бұрын

My 1st guitar was a Rickenbacker 450 sunburst in 1964. In 1970, I switched to bass and bought a blonde 4001. I also bought a lap-steel and it had RickenbacHer on the head (which, unfortunately was stolen).

@jimmybonar2566 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Do you still prefer bass today?

@aminahmed2220 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic have a wonderful day ❤😊

@jimmybonar2566 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, really appreciate it! I’m planning on doing some more Beatle oriented videos in the future.

@Duvidoo 2 ай бұрын

For the longest time in the 60s I thought John had snagged his Ricky in Germany utilI I remembered that Rickenbacker was the surname of one of America's greatest air aces in WWI. I bought a program at a Beatles show I attended and there was an ad for Rickenbacker and they were indeed American. Found my own Ricky by chance in 1980 at a local music shop an havew never looked back. Needs an overhaul but it still is a joy to look at.

@vincewhirlwind68 2 ай бұрын

Adolph Richenbacher (sic), who started the company in the early 20th c was Swiss. He emigrated to America, where he started his eponymous guitar company and co-created the first-ever electric guitar (the 'frying pan') with George Beauchamp. The latter-day designs of Rickenbackers (the h was changed to a k somewhere down the line) we've known since the '50s and '60s were created by master luthier Roger Rossmeisel, who was indeed German.

@vincewhirlwind68 2 ай бұрын

John did buy his famous Rick in Germany, during the Beatles' Hamburg stint, apparently having seen the great jazz guitar and harmonica player Toots Thielemans with one.

@jimmybonar2566 2 ай бұрын

That’s a great story! Which Beatles show did you attend? Love to know what type of Ricky you have.

@Duvidoo 2 ай бұрын

@@jimmybonar2566 Second North American tour in Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens. Too much screaming to hear anything and I was fairly close ... just heard a snippet of Baby's in Black ... everything else was visual. My Ricky is a 12 string ... not deluxe like George's and natural finish more like John's first before it was painted black. I think it's a 360-12 and was manufactured in 1968 ... I bought it used.

@williamfurman2042 2 ай бұрын

I had no idea those guitars were made in a warehouse off the 405 fwy in Orange County. We think of fine craftsmanship in Europe, and maybe the Lays Potato Chip factory near Santa Ana.

@jimmybonar2566 2 ай бұрын

I had a surprise too when discovering that inside that nondescript building was the workshop for Rickenbacker!

@chrisst8922 Ай бұрын

Two great things from Santa Ana. 😀

@jimmybonar2566 Ай бұрын

@@chrisst8922 You got it!

@MoreMovies4u 2 ай бұрын

Thr most beautiful looking electric guitars ever made. Great video dude.

@jimmybonar2566 2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks so much, appreciate it! Yeah they really are something special.

@user-dn4rx8ev3j 2 ай бұрын

Donna Summers 1977 double lp Once Upon a Time hit the circuit by storm! Constantly played at clubs and house parties alike. Giorgio Moroder & Summers at their finest. - it really is a terrific album.

@jimmybonar2566 Ай бұрын

Hey thanks so much for your comment! It really was THE time!

@tompPRR8976 2 ай бұрын

A great place to visit! Thanks for covering it.

@jimmybonar2566 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment 😊

@user-qc8ki6os2s 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting, thank you! I imagined that Greenwich Village was mostly mansions. It's a very beautiful street. I love this view. A similar view of 44 Morton Street in West Village. The Russian poet Joseph Brodsky, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, lived there.Good luck with the development of the channel.

@jimmybonar2566 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!. I really appreciate your nice words and also the information about Joseph Brodsky.

@user-qc8ki6os2s 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the interesting video! Tell us about 42nd Street and Hell's kitchen from 1960 to 1970. It will be interesting to learn about Times Square and the BOND store. I am grateful in advance!

@N6082Q 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information. Like to see where else you end up.

@tjp-re4du 3 ай бұрын

that Black Leather jacket would be better if it was an original. WallMart doesn't cut it.

@jimmybonar2566 3 ай бұрын

Just to help you out Walmart is actually spelt with just one L, IDIOT, and they don't stock ZARA products either KNOB.

@shawngilliland243 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the guided tour of a unique toy train shop. The toy trains and talk about them from this businessman and enthusiast brings to mind my brother's love for toy trains when he was a boy.

@jimmybonar2566 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your nice comment; yes it was a privilege to talk to Mr Spitz and hear about the local history of NYC toy train stores.

@shawngilliland243 3 ай бұрын

East 126th Street looks a lot like the one where Janet Jackson's music video featuring Cab Calloway was filmed.

@jimmybonar2566 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, someone close by told me the area is becoming gentrified - this street sort of looks like it.

@shawngilliland243 3 ай бұрын

What a great look at the precinct house! That book you have on Kojak is priceless. Thank you for sharing them with us, and for your narration and insights.

@jimmybonar2566 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much; yes the book is very cool and I appreciate your nice words. Personally I rate this show as one of the greatest and most realistic dramas depicting the hardcore mid 1970's.

@shawngilliland243 Ай бұрын

@@jimmybonar2566 I agree with your rating of Kojak.

@76ToneCrome 3 ай бұрын

They're repeating the show on ITV 4 here in the UK. It's amazing how many pre-fame actors appeared on the show: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Gere, James Woods, Harvey Keitel.

@jimmybonar2566 3 ай бұрын

Always a surprise in many of these 70's shows who actually pops up.