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I have one of the first 450 12s (think JB's played it, too.. commented how flat the peg head is.) It was played a lot over the years. Has the seldom seen 64 12 tuners. Had a re-fret and new nut made (definitely needed both.) I'd like to pickup another one just to compare it to. I think it was better...

Ooo-wee. Keepy as issy.

+1

Thanks, Woody! I would eventually like to get a thumb rest and a horseshoe back into it.

Ooo-wee. Welcome. Where in WI?

Thanks for the info. I want one!

A few years ago, before the comeback. It was the paneling that sold me:

Adding one is a good idea for sure.

That wear wasn't from me, John. I play with a pick.

Thank you very much.

(said in his best Elvis impersonation voice)

I'll have to see if I have any before pics.

That's no coincidence, Mark. It's a Rickenbacker Limited Edition house over here.

The first few years I had this 4001, I called it the Super Mojo Relic, though all the wear is genuine. However, after having a few non-RIck parts replaced, a refret, and a couple of areas where non original pin straps were located attended to, I started calling it (an early '68) the '68 Comeback Spe...

Appears to be a 360/12 WB with trim on the soundhole as well. All the WB's have bound soundholes. (It wasn't a vintage reissue, just a 360 with old body shape and bound top). I had a '78 360/12 WB with unbound soundhole, original factory flatwounds and what looks like a sixties case. Case and instr...