Ric Lightshow Mania!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 1:40 am

Well, yeah, we KNOW that John, but is the body of a 331 THICKER than a regular 300 series...??

:^)

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 3:28 am

I saw McGuinn's 341/12SF at the RRHOF about a month ago; I'd say the body on a light-show Rick looks like about the same as a 325C58, about 2" thick...

Which is thicker than a regular 300 series.

headbanger · Post by **headbanger** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 4:24 am

From the looks of it there's no plywood back, it's routed from the top, reverse to a normal 330.

It's beautiful Kenny. You are gigging with it aren't you?

admin · Post by **admin** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 4:37 am

Kenny: A gorgeous Rickenbacker Model 331 that immediately captures the attention and the imagination. It is a pleasure to see new life breathed into this gem. Thanks also for the complete which is fascinating in itself. But the photo ... outstanding!

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 6:26 am

The nameplate / TRC is a very cool touch.

Too bad THAT can't light up as well!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 7:02 am

....or CAN it?

That photo is striking!!....what a wonderful instrument!

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 11:32 am

...and its thicker than a regular 330.

(didnt realize that I posted that message 3 times!)

bails · Post by **bails** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 4:18 pm

What about the lack of walnut/shedua neck stripe?
Any takers on that one? Perhaps all were intended to be finished in dark or solid colours like Burgundyglo.....

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 9:13 am

OK, let's see:

1) It certainly would be interesting to saw up a regular 330 to see how it would react, but I don't have that luxury! (That is, sawing up legit Rics.) Maybe I'll saw up a Tokai instead...

2) No idea on the walnut stripes...but note that some solidbodies from that period didn't have them either.

3) I am indeed gigging with it, although gigs are few and far between these days, I'm working on improving that...

4) As far as John W's statement, here's some corraborating evidence, fresh from the Rickenbacker collection:

BODY DEPTH:

 '67 330 - 1.5"
 '71 331 - 1.87"
 325c58 - 2"

...also, for kicks:
 '50s 360F - 2.25" !
 '60s 360F - 1.7"

...so John Williams is right.

5) I think the "no plywood back" statement is correct; I seem to recall mine being all one piece when you could see the grain, before the refin.

6) We thought about a light-up nameplate, but time ran out. I heard that Craig Brody did that with his 331 MG (as seen recently on eBay).

scoobster28 · Post by **scoobster28** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 10:25 am

Another Lightshow on Ebay. Blue...nice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41439&item=3768580607&rd=1

scoobster28 · Post by **scoobster28** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 10:28 am

Another Lightshow on Ebay. Blue...nice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41439&item=3768580607&rd=1

loverickbass · Post by **loverickbass** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 2:24 pm

Where can I get some nice pics of the bass version of the lightshow? Ya know, for the 'ole PC wallpaper.

Cole

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 6:16 pm

Here's a burgundy one. $6.6k and reserve not met.

The Burgundy ones look sharp, I think. Hell, they're all amazing...and no two alike!

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:48 am

Kenny: It looks like you spoke too soon about the availability of this one. Reserve not met and bidding ended.

scoobster28 · Post by **scoobster28** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 3:03 pm

Kenny,
You say that lightshows are best played with single notes. I am not doubting that. My question is this: if you ever get the chance, you should take a movie of the intro to Mr. Tamborine Man or Turn Turn Turn. I always wanted to see Roger McGuinn do that but he only uses his 370/12RM for concerts. That would be awesome. OR, if you wanna loan me your 331 I can take the movie and the give the guitar back!