What guitar did Glen Campbell play on Wichita Lineman?

Fender VI bass guitar
The album spawned the Jimmy Webb-penned single “Wichita Lineman” which turned out to be a major hit both on home turf and abroad. The song was tracked using a Fender VI bass guitar – an instrument that to this day remains a ‘secret studio weapon’.

Who made the song Wichita Lineman famous?

Jimmy wrote a song about the the lineman. Although he had seen him in Oklahoma, Jimmy imagined that the lineman lived in Kansas, near the city of Wichita. He called the song “Wichita Lineman.” The song became famous. It was a big hit for singer Glen Campbell.

Who wrote the music for Wichita Lineman?

Jimmy WebbWichita Lineman / ComposerJimmy Layne Webb is an American songwriter, composer, and singer. He has written numerous platinum-selling songs, including “Up, Up and Away”, “By the Time I Get to Phoenix”, “MacArthur Park”, “Wichita Lineman”, “Worst That Could Happen”, “Galveston”, and “All I Know”. Wikipedia

When did the song Wichita Lineman come out?

1968Wichita Lineman / Released

What is lineman mean?

Definition of lineman 1 : one who sets up or repairs electric wire communication or power lines. — called also linesman.

What model ovation did Glen Campbell play?

Perhaps the most sought-after and unique Ovation guitar associated with Campbell was the elusive “Bluebird” model. Hand-crafted exclusively for Glen in the late 70’s, the Bluebird’s design was based on the Ovation Viper solid body and was produced in both 12-string and 6-string models.

What’s another name for a lineman?

What is another word for lineman?

electrician	juicer
linesman	wireman
electrical expert	electronics technician

Who is ranked the best guitarist of all time?

Jimi Hendrix has been voted the Greatest Guitarist Of All Time by readers of the Louder website. Over 70,000 votes were cast in the poll, with Hendrix topping a list of 50 guitarists, followed by Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan.