No matter what, it's quite interesting to watch the changing habits when British groups hit the charts after The Beatles break-through. About the only group I can remember using Fenders, between The Shadows and Hendrix, was The Swinging Blue Jeans who used a Stratocaster, and a Jazz Bass. Everywhere else it was Gibson, Epiphone and Gretsch all over the place. And some Guilds, too. It also seems like the guitar of (economic?) choice, before these brands, where Hofners. But very seldom Fenders. So one can ask why? Was it the connection to the old school, Ventures, Shadows, and so on?
All right! Let's divide into small groups, and discuss the matter. Start.... Now!!!
- Hmmm, interesting... but what about Duane Eddy? Wasn't he into Gretsches?
- Now, that's correct. But remember, he was an American artist.
- Yeah, right... But what about Terry Dene?
And so on...