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by libratune
Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Register
Topic: 15,000 Instruments In The Register
Replies: 66
Views: 74664

Re: 15,000 Instruments In The Register

Just went over the 50,000 mark today.
by libratune
Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:21 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Register
Topic: 15,000 Instruments In The Register
Replies: 66
Views: 74664

Re: 15,000 Instruments In The Register

As 2024 begins, the Register is within 10 instruments of 50,000.
by libratune
Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: Vintage Years - Before 1973
Topic: Question about this combo 450(?) my grandfather bought
Replies: 21
Views: 2279

Re: Question about this combo 450(?) my grandfather bought

Your grandfather's guitar resembles the model 650, of which there are a few on the Register. However, the serial numbers of those begin with C6 (or C8), which is the Combo style of serial number. Yours is 2T394, which is in the Capri style of serial number, and would indicate an early 1959 build. It...
by libratune
Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
Topic: Rickenbacker 330 changes
Replies: 6
Views: 2640

Re: Rickenbacker 330 changes

In October 1984 John Hall and his wife bought the company from his father F.C. Hall. The manufacturing techniques started to change then. Also in the early 2000s when the CNC machines started to be used to create the body blanks. RIC started using CNC machines to create body blanks and necks in 1995.
by libratune
Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:23 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
Topic: Rickenbacker To Stop Lacquering Fretboads Starting Now
Replies: 44
Views: 10737

Re: Rickenbacker To Stop Lacquering Fretboads Starting Now

I recently got a 330-12 with the unlacquered board. I didn't really notice that much difference. Here's a few pics for the files. 30007.JPG30006.JPG30004.JPG Ron do the necks need oiling like a unfinished rosewood neck or is that a satin finish? Do they need oiled or treated? It seems to me to be a...
by libratune
Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:57 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
Topic: Rose Morris Rickenbacker Gallery
Replies: 336
Views: 66746

Re: Rose Morris Rickenbacker Gallery

AFAIK, Ron O'Keefe explained the term "moonglo" was coined in the last 15-20 years or so, after a journalist working on an article with Ron called the finish that, and it stuck. Otherwise, it was just referred to as "Autumnglo" at Radio-Tel, which had a few different shades over...
by libratune
Thu Oct 14, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: Passing it on
Replies: 18
Views: 2602

Re: Passing it on

Great story, Paul, thanks for sharing.

I know we all appreciate the time and effort you put into the two editions of your book.

Glad to see you'll continue to be with us on this forum!
by libratune
Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:21 pm
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: PAUL WILCZYNSKI RETURNS
Replies: 34
Views: 8842

Re: PAUL WILCZYNSKI RETURNS

Welcome back, Paul!

(Will read about the cars later.)
by libratune
Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
Topic: Rickenbacker To Stop Lacquering Fretboads Starting Now
Replies: 44
Views: 10737

Re: Rickenbacker To Stop Lacquering Fretboads Starting Now

I recently got a 330-12 with the unlacquered board. I didn't really notice that much difference.

Here's a few pics for the files.
30007.JPG
30006.JPG
30004.JPG
by libratune
Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: Modern Years - After 1983
Topic: Harrison Reissues -- 425V63 and 450V63
Replies: 13
Views: 3640

Re: Harrison Reissues -- 425V63 and 450V63

A check of the info in the Register regarding the 425V63 model indicates this example may have been among the first produced. The serial number indicates production in September 1999; all the others listed have the month of production as December 1999. http://www.rickresource.com/register/index.php?...
by libratune
Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:29 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: Modern Years - After 1983
Topic: Harrison Reissues -- 425V63 and 450V63
Replies: 13
Views: 3640

Re: Harrison Reissues -- 425V63 and 450V63

Here's a pair in Burgundy. Note the plastic tuner buttons on the 425.
425 + 450 V63 1999 BG.jpg
by libratune
Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
Topic: Help me ID this 350
Replies: 17
Views: 5916

Re: Help me ID this 350

Your guitar is a 350 Liverpool model in Jetglo, with 24 frets, issued February 1991. Also has non-original "oven" knobs found on late '50s, early '60s models and reissues. Unlike the 350V63 with 21 frets, this guitar is not a reissue. This guitar originally had chrome-top knobs like curren...
by libratune
Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: RRF 20th Anniversary 2000-2020
Replies: 28
Views: 13604

Re: RRF 20th Anniversary 2000-2020

Congrats, Peter, and thanks for keeping this site up and running!

I've been collecting Ricks for 25 years and stumbled upon this site in 2002. The Forum (and the Register) have been a valuable source of information and a great opportunity to meet fellow Rick colleagues.

Many friendships formed here.
by libratune
Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: White corrosion / residue on bridge
Replies: 11
Views: 4836

Re: White corrosion / residue on bridge

You should be aware that those are cadmium nuts and will develop a white powdery coating over time. Not to worry, that's the way they go.

From your photo I can't tell if it's just that white powder coating on the nuts or if there is also darker corrosion.

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