Just so, how many guitars does Rick Nielsen have?
Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen is on record proclaiming that he owns over 400 guitars. While some people color-coordinate their sneakers to their clothes, Nielsen’s six-string collection is so stacked that he often matches his outfit to his guitar.
Then, what does a double neck guitar do? The benefit of a double neck guitar (which looks like two guitars stuck together) is that it allows the player to switch instruments when there is no time to actually strap on another guitar-even in the middle of a song!
Hereof, what guitar did Rick Nielsen play?
Rick Nielsen Reveals the Story Behind His 1981 Hamer Five-Neck. How a stage act paved the way for the one of the wildest guitars of all time. I have a total of three Hamer five necks, but this is the original orange one that was built for me in 1981.
What guitar does Rick Nielsen play?
For live, I would say my original Hamer Standard, which is shaped like a Gibson Explorer. That shape really captures what my personality is and it just feels good to me. In the studio, though, my first choice is usually my 1959 Gibson Les Paul.