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Beatles Equipment Trivia Quiz

This little quiz is designed only for the ultimate Beatles fan. Enter if you dare!

A multiple-choice quiz by colt45. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
colt45

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,370

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2710

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (8/10), Guest 149 (6/10), Guest 172 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who inspired John Lennon to purchase his first Rickenbacker? Hint

Elvis Presley

Buddy Holly

Toots Thielmans

Janis Joplin

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Question 2 of 10

2. The pick guard of Paul's famous Hofner bass was presented to what famous singer? Hint

Noel Gallager

Justin Timberlake

Liam Gallager

Tony Bennet

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Question 3 of 10

3. George's psychadelic stratocaster was originally what color? Hint

pink

red

sonic blue

black

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Question 4 of 10

4. Previous to Ludwig, what drum company did Ringo use with The Beatles? Hint

Yamaha

Pearl

Slingerland

Premier

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the only piece of musical equipment ever officially named after The Beatles?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. George Harrison used a Gibson Les Paul from 1968 onwards, who gave it to him? Hint

Jim Morrison

Noel Gallager

Jimi Hendrix

Eric Clapton

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Question 7 of 10

7. Paul played this guitar for the solo on 'Good Morning, Good Morning'? Hint

Fender Telecaster

Fender Esquire

Epiphone Casino

Ibanez 7 string

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Question 8 of 10

8. George used this guitar for the 'Paperback Writer' promotional video. Hint

Fender Strat

Gibson Flying V

Gibson Les Paul

Gibson SG

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Question 9 of 10

9. John's second Rickenbacker was presented to him in what city in 1964? Hint

New York

Miami

London

Washington D.C.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the movie 'Let it Be', during the rooftop performance, Paul has a sticker on his Hofner bass. What does it say? Hint

Paul

Bassman

Beatles

Badfinger

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 09 2024 : Guest 47: 8/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 149: 6/10
Oct 11 2024 : Guest 172: 4/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 136: 8/10
Sep 25 2024 : Guest 89: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who inspired John Lennon to purchase his first Rickenbacker?

Answer: Toots Thielmans

John saw Toots play in Liverpool and loved his Rickenbacker!

2. The pick guard of Paul's famous Hofner bass was presented to what famous singer?

Answer: Tony Bennet

Paul removed his pick guard at a 1966 concert and handed it to Tony Bennet as a gift.

3. George's psychadelic stratocaster was originally what color?

Answer: sonic blue

George painted the trippy design with day-glo paints and varnished it with his wife's nail polish.

4. Previous to Ludwig, what drum company did Ringo use with The Beatles?

Answer: Premier

5. What was the only piece of musical equipment ever officially named after The Beatles?

Answer: Vox Super Beatle Amplifier

The Beatles used this amp for their 1966 American tour and even though it was named after them, The Beatles left them in America due to the fact that they did not like them.

6. George Harrison used a Gibson Les Paul from 1968 onwards, who gave it to him?

Answer: Eric Clapton

English guitarists always give each other guitars as gifts. Ten years later Eric took George's wife.

7. Paul played this guitar for the solo on 'Good Morning, Good Morning'?

Answer: Fender Esquire

8. George used this guitar for the 'Paperback Writer' promotional video.

Answer: Gibson SG

9. John's second Rickenbacker was presented to him in what city in 1964?

Answer: Miami

F.C. Hall presented John with this new Rick when The Beatles played the Ed Sullivan Show in Miami. A rare occasion indeed!

10. In the movie 'Let it Be', during the rooftop performance, Paul has a sticker on his Hofner bass. What does it say?

Answer: Bassman

This sticker came off of Paul's new Fender Bassman amp. It was the identification sticker on the box.

Source: Author colt45

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