360F serial # help
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:02 am
Hi all,
Looking for assistance in interpreting the serial # of my 360F. I am new to this site but not new to guitars. I have been a bass player for 45 years and recently became the keeper of my Dad's 6 string hollow bodied Ric. I recently moved into a new house and have been getting my guitars settled into their new environment when I again took notice of the old Rickenbacker. My Dad bought in new in Sacramento when I was a baby and it was always around the house. I played it a little as a kid but gravitated to the old bass he also had. I've always been intrigued by this guitar, as it was unlike any Rickenbacker I had ever seen. Some distinguishing characteristics of this guitar include:
-maple hollow body, with a "soft" single cutaway design
-2 3/8" thick body with flat front and back (not arched)
-A set neck that is of a slim and narrow profile with substantial radius on the rosewood finger board
-Triangle fret markers
-one cat's eye "slash" sound hole on bass side of body
-2 vintage "toaster" p/u's
-4 knobs and 1 switch mounted on the gold, stepped pick guard
-Chromed trapeze tail piece
-Creme checkerboard Binding on front of body and solid creme binding on neck and back of body.
After reviewing this site and the factory's I have determined the guitar is a 360F in a natural finish. Unfortunately, my Dad did NOT purchase a case for this guitar but I am happy to report that it has been well cared for and is in excellent, 100% original condition. The finish on the body and neck are excellent with no worn spots. The color of the maple has faded just a little over the years but everything is solid, stable and sound! Years ago I came across the original receipt from when my Dad purchased it. Not sure where that is at present but he recalls the price may have been about $300.
The serial number is stamped on the chromed jack plate and the digits appear to be hand stamped as they are not perfectly aligned. The serial # is 2T033. All the digits are at the bottom of the plate with none at the top. Can the Ric experts please help me identify the build date and confirm the model of this treasure? Much appreciated and happy playing to all!
Jeff
Looking for assistance in interpreting the serial # of my 360F. I am new to this site but not new to guitars. I have been a bass player for 45 years and recently became the keeper of my Dad's 6 string hollow bodied Ric. I recently moved into a new house and have been getting my guitars settled into their new environment when I again took notice of the old Rickenbacker. My Dad bought in new in Sacramento when I was a baby and it was always around the house. I played it a little as a kid but gravitated to the old bass he also had. I've always been intrigued by this guitar, as it was unlike any Rickenbacker I had ever seen. Some distinguishing characteristics of this guitar include:
-maple hollow body, with a "soft" single cutaway design
-2 3/8" thick body with flat front and back (not arched)
-A set neck that is of a slim and narrow profile with substantial radius on the rosewood finger board
-Triangle fret markers
-one cat's eye "slash" sound hole on bass side of body
-2 vintage "toaster" p/u's
-4 knobs and 1 switch mounted on the gold, stepped pick guard
-Chromed trapeze tail piece
-Creme checkerboard Binding on front of body and solid creme binding on neck and back of body.
After reviewing this site and the factory's I have determined the guitar is a 360F in a natural finish. Unfortunately, my Dad did NOT purchase a case for this guitar but I am happy to report that it has been well cared for and is in excellent, 100% original condition. The finish on the body and neck are excellent with no worn spots. The color of the maple has faded just a little over the years but everything is solid, stable and sound! Years ago I came across the original receipt from when my Dad purchased it. Not sure where that is at present but he recalls the price may have been about $300.
The serial number is stamped on the chromed jack plate and the digits appear to be hand stamped as they are not perfectly aligned. The serial # is 2T033. All the digits are at the bottom of the plate with none at the top. Can the Ric experts please help me identify the build date and confirm the model of this treasure? Much appreciated and happy playing to all!
Jeff