Unlike many "tribute bands", BackBeat... A Tribute uses only authentic musical instruments. Exact replicas of The Beatles' own gear can be seen on stage with them nightly. As Beatles fans will tell you, this means brand name guitars and basses such as Rickenbacker, Hofner,Gretch, Gibson & Fender. Even the tiniest detail, such as guitar straps, cables or the size drumhead or cymbal, are duplicated to match that of the Beatles.