Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

It's a 2007 MID formula. Here's a better picture of the finish. I think it's a much nicer blue than the brighter MIDs before it. (It's not one of my guitars though. )

Here's an example of the new headstock (I think) also in the new MID formula...

In anticipation of a Rickenbacker baritone, if anyone wants to hear some baritone guitar on my recordings, please check out our MySpace page:

www.myspace.com/theparishmusicbox

Thanks guys. I'll check it out.

Can anyone (Paul et al) let me know what electronics are in Rickenbacker acoustics or indeed what they would recommend for other acoustics? I appreciate a good valve mic, nicely compressed, and a quiet acoustically-treated room would be the best answer, but I'm thinking more about live work. Any ide...

John, that 381 is stunning. Got any other snaps of it?

On a lighter note, I thoroughly enjoyed guessing the colour! Thanks RIC.

Steven's designs are absolutely fantastic!

Ah, thanks - I've just received the baritone from the courier. Plays great and sounds awesome. Beautiful!

Shall I post a picture? Do you think the Rickenfolk would like to see it?

Now, where's that camera?

Paul, Could you e-mail me off-line to discuss costs and options. Thanks.

Paul, I couldn't agree with you more and I know a man of your unparalleled craftsmanship would produce an outstanding baritone. As I have hopefully stated in my earlier posts, there is no way I would start to mess with the beautiful lines and timeless style of a Rickenbacker guitar. I don't believe ...

Maybe Steve just hasn't got the legs to wear shorts!

Just kidding!

Dane, thanks for your comments. It's difficult to say if it would be 'more than its worth' since I don't know what it would cost yet. Although I'm not a luthier by any means, I would think that moving the bridge, building supports, moving the pickups, replacing the fingerboard, changing the pickguar...