"Rick Nielsenуs love of collecting guitars is almost as well known as the hits heуs written with Cheap Trick. Nielsenуs love for the odd and quirky is captured perfectly in his custom First Act, named рBettie.с The body sports a total of six Kent Armstrong lipstick pickups, each with its own volume and tone controls, and selector switch."
GALLERY: First Act Custom Shop's Custom Creations
By Jordan WagnerJul 16, 2010
Jordan Wagner
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jordan grew up traveling the country as the son of theater technical directors and speech instructors. His exposure to the performing arts early on helped foster his love for music and attention to detail, and upon receiving his first guitar at age 15, he became hooked. Jordan brings a considerable background of gear knowledge and tech experience to Premier Guitar, and has contributed an extensive amount of articles, artist interviews and Rig Rundown videos since late 2008. He lives in the Iowa City area, where he also works to bring music education initiatives to both local and regional communities.