[MarkL]

Correct, however I believe that Les’ first experiments at making a solidbody guitar were in the 1920s or 1930s. And of course, that Rickenbacker “Pan” is often credited as the first commercial solid body electric guitar.

Mark

[Betis70]

Absolutely.

That Ric has that bizarre (to modern eyes) pickup that wraps around the strings.

[Mad Dawgg]

"And of course, that Rickenbacker “Pan” is often credited as the first commercial solid body electric guitar."

Actually the FIRST Solid Body Electric Guitar was not made by either Rickenbacker Fender or Gibson but was made by Slingerland.

Great Documentary by the Smithsonian: Electrified:The Guitar Revolution