Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Hi Ron,

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions. Yes, a case sis an important piece and I’ll do some hunting for one. Will take a peak over at reverb.com. Thank YOU, Jeff

Hello Rick Resource. The 360F (1959 mfg?) still hangs on my wall and I am wondering about the value of this guitar. Condition is exactly as depicted in my prior photos. I do not have a case. Being a bass player, I am feeling bad about this guitar not receiving the love and attention it deserves. Sid...

With the pot codes noted, can the date of mfg be determined?
Thanks, Jeff

Here are a few pictures of the 360F opened up. Pot codes, back of switch and wiring all visible.
Jeff

I did take a few photos of the guitar opened up. Close-ups of the pots, switch, wiring, etc. Will post them tonight.

OK guys, the pick guard came off (the first time since it was assembled at the factory!) and the pot codes are:
137 6006. I will try to take a pic and post. Thanks for the direction.
Jeff

PS All the rubber grommets are in tact

Thanks Ron for the info AND offer to help with posting of pics - much appreciated! Since this guitar has never been opened up, all the screw heads are unmolested and near perfect. I am hesitant to open it up to get to the pots.

and here are three final pictures:

Slowly getting hang of posting pics. Sorry. Can someone now identify the year of mfg?

OK, let's try posting some pics again:

Have taken some nice pics but having problems uploading. I've reformatted them to 1280x1280 max (I think) but can't get them to load. The forum says they are still too big. Any help for a novice? Thanks, Jeff

I was hoping the serial number would provide the clue to it's manufacture date. Were the serial numbers assigned sequentially? Was my 2T033 made before the 2T045 in the register? I don't believe the pick guard and control knobs have ever been removed from the guitar. I am hesitant to open her up to ...

I too tried the factory decoder and got nothing. Will post a pic in the next day or two. Thank you!