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Here's a picture I took of the nut. Not sure it sheds much light on things. I should have thought to take some pix while I was changing the strings but didn't.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk154/IIocust/Dscn3995-800_zpsb3b6b5e8.jpg

I think I'll follow Jason's advice and send it to a Rick ...

I'll see if I can get some pix that show the nut. In the meantime, here's a glamor shot for posterity

I am now the newest owner of a Rickenbacker 12 string that belonged to my oldest brother for many years. It is sad in a large way, since he passed away almost a full year ago. My brother, Chris, taught me how to play guitar - twice, actually - once when I was 17 and again when I was 22. The second ...

I currently have an even dozen, but no Rics. I'm looking forward to bringing a Ric 360/12 into the fold this year, even though I certainly have enough to play already:

Electrics
1968 Guild Starfire V
1986 PRS Custom
1987 PRS Standard
1988 PRS Special
2003 Fender Telecaster
2008 PRS DGT ...

Andy - do you know if your brother had the nut altered? Fretless basses need to have lower clearance since there is no frets to help when you stop the string.

Regardless, it looks really nice!

Thanks for all the nice comments! I talked to my brother a little and asked him about the nut. He said ...

I'm new here and don't actually own a Rick, although there may be a 360/12 in my future. I thought I'd share some pics of my brother's 4003 that he bought new a couple years ago and sent off for some neck "enhancement" and then further modified.

He had a guy pull out the frets and replace them with ...