What instruments were commonly used in 1950s rockabilly music?

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In the 1950s, the quintessential instrumentation of rockabilly was established by a trio consisting of an acoustic guitar, an electric guitar for fills and solos, and an upright bass played in a distinctive slapping style.1

While this trio formed the core of the sound, recordings were frequently supported by a drummer. As the genre evolved throughout the decade, additional instruments were incorporated, including the piano and saxophone, along with the use of harmony singing and background vocal groups.1