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I just did not play them anymore. I've had at least nine Rickenbacker guitars since 1973. I figure someone else should have them, play them as they were meant to be played. I don't play out anymore, which is where I'd usually use my Ric. I'm just an acoustic player now. Just something to pass the ti...

I originally thought that the reissue of the 1996 model in 2006 might have been a nod to Fogarty, but I guess it was more for the ten minutes Lennon played it late 64. Maybe Ric thought you could do the Fogarty modifications with this model.

With all of the unused material, this could be big! I'm excited..

Hi Daniel, welcome to Rickenbacker land! I had a 325c58 and still have a couple of other 325's. Firstly, the 9's might be a little light for that guitar. I've never tried anything less than 11's myself. That being said, if they work for you, go for it. I imagine there will be tuning issues though an...

I guess the only way to tell would be by the wood grain. I don't know if anyone has checked that much of the detail.

it's there at the Rock hall of Fame. It should be front and center of the Beatles section but it's not. I don't know what they're thinking over there! Iconic guitar that's almost hidden away...

Old pics of Johns 58 show how bad the middle pickup was wore off. My guess was he was tired of hearing it scratching away as he tore it up. I know on my C58, I couldn't help hitting that pickup while playing. I got rid of the guitar. I really don't miss it...

I believe he said it was refinished due to a paint problem, John. It is the same guitar though..

Ringo is auctioning off Lennon's model 1996 through Julien's Auction house. Beautiful guitar.. Get your money out....

Ringo is auctioning the model 1996 off! Check out Julien's Auction. full video of it! beautiful guitar...