As far as 12-string electric guitars go, it’s hard to beat a Rickenbacker Capri model. The Fender Electric XII is perhaps the greatest competitor in terms of playability and sound, and the Gibson ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images This month on Bought & Sold, we have a bona-fide legend who ...

Although he took influence from George Harrison, as a session player Roger McGuinn had been experimenting with 12-string guitar sounds long before he was captivated by the Beatles and Harrison’s use ...

Tom Petty got a real kick in the balls late last week when he discovered that his vintage blond 1967 12-string Rickenbacker and his Gibson SGTV Junior had been stolen from a California soundstage ...

With his long hair, granny glasses and shimmering, 12-string Rickenbacker, lead singer Roger McGuinn was the epitome of L.A. rock star cool on the Sunset Strip when the Byrds hit it big in the ...

Roger McGuinn with his iconic 12-string Rickenbacker guitar. John Chiasson It was 50 years and a few months ago that The Byrds were all over the airwaves with “So You Want to Be a Rock ’n’ Roll Star,” ...