THE GUITARS OF JOHNNY RAMONE
NATURAL RICKENBACKER
Johnny owned two Rickenbacker guitars. The first can be seen in the "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" appearance and in various photos, although was a backup guitar. It is rumored to have mysteriously dissapeared at a show the Ramones played with Cheap Trick.


Above:
The first Rickenbacker Johnny owned, later stolen. Natural with gold pickguard. There were very few of this particular model made.


Above:
The Ramones' appearance on
"Don Kirshner's Rock Concert,"
recorded in August 1977, is probably the earliest high quality live video footage of the Ramones. The two distinct sounds of this natural Rickenbacker and the blue Mosrite can easily be compared if you have a good copy.

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Above:
Robin Zander somehow ended up with this guitar. Hmmm...
(photo by Ian)