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Description
Few guitars have embodied 'swinging London' more than Mod-God Paul Weller's stunning "WHAAM!" pop-art guitar. Crafted using a beautiful Rickenbacker 330, the guitar was custom modified with a Gibson Humbucker in the neck position to create a far more versatile guitar for Weller to use in the studio and on stage.
Despite these custom modifications however, it is of course the amazing artwork by pop-artist Roy Lichtenstein that will always allow this classic guitar to endure. Lichtenstein’s 1963 masterpiece, “WHAAM!” was based on a page from a 1962 comic book, this is a guitar-art icon.
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Paul Weller Whaam Rickenbacker 330 guitar The Jam Roy Lichtenstein
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The Jam: "Start!" (lesson/tutorial; solo guitar and bass) Rickenbacker WHAAM! Paul Weller signature
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Features and functionality
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The Rickenbacker 330 WHAAM! features a Gibson humbucker in the neck position, combined with a custom clear pickguard, offering a unique visual and sonic profile.
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Mods and upgrades
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The guitar was modded with a Gibson humbucker in the neck, influenced by Steve Marriott's similar mod on his Telecaster, emphasizing visual and sonic experimentation.
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Some players suggest modifying the 350's wiring to disconnect the middle pickup for a tone closer to the 330, allowing bridge and neck pickups to dominate.
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Use cases and applications
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Paul Weller's pop art phase influenced the guitar's distinctive look, used primarily as a stage prop or for miming on TV rather than recording.
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The Peavy Backstage 50 amp is key to replicating The Jam's signature sound, a detail confirmed by multiple owners familiar with Paul Weller's gear setup.
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Other
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The guitar's paintjob was inspired by Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 artwork "Whaam," drawing from a 1962 comic book panel, adding historical artistic value to the instrument.
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Rickenbacher 330 Paul Weller "Whaam!"
The Jam - Absolute Beginners (Studio B15' Live 25.10.1981) TheRightEarOfNash Published on Dec 23, 2012 The Jam perform "Absolute Beginners" for Radio 1's B15 in October 1981.
Few guitars have embodied 'swinging London' more than Mod-God Paul Weller's stunning "WHAAM!" pop-art guitar. Crafted using a beautiful Rickenbacker 330, the guitar was custom modified with a Gibson Humbucker in the neck position to create a far more versatile guitar for Weller to use in the studio and on stage.
Despite these custom modifications however, it is of course the amazing artwork inspired by pop-artist Roy Lichtenstein that will always allow this classic guitar to endure. Lichtenstein’s 1963 masterpiece, “WHAAM!” was based on a page from a 1962 comic book, this is a guitar-art icon.
This is the originl Paul Weller Whaam! (custom) Rickenbacker 330
The TPP (The Painted Player) company makes Tribute Paul Weller "Whaam!" Rickenbacher 330 signature models for order.
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