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I have a 1994 Rickenbacker 650 Dakota that I recently bought used. The case that came with it, black exterior/blue interior, is a little too big for it. It almost looks like a case for a 330.

I contacted Rickenbacker and they told me to order a 600/350 series case for new one. I just got it today ...

Here's an update for anyone who might be interested in the question I posed, or who may suffer from similar allergies. I found a product called The Natchez Solution. It worked great! My 650 Dakota is a 1994 and it had not been properly cared for, the wood was really dry...but this product really ...

Thanks for the info Todd...it's very helpful.

Thanks for the suggestion Jeffrey. I appreciate it. I've never heard of Tru-Oil, but I will begin to research it now.

Hi folks,

Hopefully, someone else on the forum may deal with this issue. I just acquired my first Rickenbacker ever...a 650 Dakota. I really could not be happier. The guitar plays wonderfully and sounds great. The Rickenbacker manual recommends using Tung oil to maintain the natural wood finish ...