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jps wrote:Autographs on instruments lower the potential value, to me. I don't find them to be an "enhancement".

Fortunately for you, this hand-signed autograph is on the pickguard. Replace the pickguard - maybe stick it in a drawer to preserve its condition - and it's gone!

I visited Lark Street Music in Teaneck NJ (USA) last week (larkstreetmusic.com). They have a simply gorgeous 4001CS with a real autograph from Chris Squire. This is the listing from their web site: *RICKENBACKER 4001 CS, 1991, Limited Edition Chris Squire model, actual signature on pickguard along w...

> Never heard of The Stone Roses, Len? Massive UK band, very influential. That bass and it's player (Mani) are well known.

This is the first time I've come across Mani.

[quote="woodyng"
Did you get the coil taps on yours?[/quote]

Nope. V/V/T on mine. I really don't like single coil hum.

Woody: We have twins, down to the La Bella Copper White Nylon Tape Wound strings and Dane's control harness!

[ Yes, the JangleBox is super super SUPER close to the E1. But those Pyramid strings,, god, no. I hear they've gotten less stiff in recent years, but the go-to seems to be TI Flats for NOT ruining your guitar's neck. A lot of people turned their Rick 12's into archery tools using those Pyramids in ...

I've got one. Pm'ed.

Looks like a fun project!

condo wrote:I still want the heartbreaker 350MC. The 350 with a wide neck, thick body, 24 frets from namm a year or two ago.

+1

So, when Rick does one of these Snoglo small runs, how do you secure your place in line for it? Do you have to have cash/credit card on hand, ready to pay up, and do you have to deal with a particular dealer, like maybe ROTR? I know JPS has gotten at least one of these beauties, does it help to be ...

What about NAMM 2017? Any Rick rumors?

Hey Dom - time for another update!

Dane did a simple VVT harness for my 4004Ci. Love it!

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