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Thanks for the replies....no I'm not the original owner, but QK5068 is the serial number, which according to the Ric website makes it a Nov 1977? It looks no different to the other tuners, i.e. age wise, but its an anomaly I'm happy with!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all!

Season greetings folks.....

I have just noticed on my 320 that 5 of my six tuners are embossed Kluson Deluxe, however one says Ric Deluxe.

Somewhat perplexed, any ideas? They all look the same.

Thats the one in the picture for sure...

Thanks for the responses.

In summary then it looks like its a 480 pick guard (thus covering the phaser switch hole) to accommodate the hi-gains.

I'm still hunting for the elusive 483.....

Greetings.

I have spotted a burgundy 481 for sale on eBay in the UK, starting bid £500.

At first glance it looks good, share teeth inlays, binding around the body etc....however, theres no phase reversal switch and it has hi gain pickups?

I know 408's had hi-gains.

I am somewhat perplexed...any ...