Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Thanks Bruno.

Any chance you have a photo looking straight onto the strap button & tailpiece anchor? I think Greg (and certainly myself) are curious about the screw positions.

I finally took it!

Apologies for the delay in providing this photo and for the quality! I completely forgot. Hope this ...

Wow, the foto really helps show the scale between the P bass and the Rickenbacker.

The "scale" of the instruments, as properly defined by the vibrating string length, are not all that different. It's simply a matter of how you strap those puppies on. But if you go the T-bird route, make sure you ...

I had a 1986 Gibson Thunderbird, "Custom shop" model, for about 5 yrs, until 2004. being a big Firebird fan, I was really taken with the body shape and the idea of owning a T'bird. I fell in love with the "thunderous" (ouch!) tone and its looks... but if I'm honest, it was the least practical bass ...

Collin/Greg...

I don't have ashot from that angle, sadly. But I'll try to get that photo when i see him again, next week...

Any other specific pics requested? I'll do my best to get them.

But I stop short of unscrewing anything from the guitar!!

Congratulations. That's one of the best RM 1993s that I ever seen. A beautiful instrument.

If you happen to have a chance, can you post a pic straight on of the end-plate strap button? I'd love to see the trapeze strap button and screw positions.

Best regards..................... :D :D :D ...

JakeK wrote: Here's my question: How does it play??

It's a dream to play.... and it really "rings" acoustically. Plugged in, it can only be described as THE Sound!

Thanks Jake.

He has owned this guitar for about twenty years. I have actually seen it on many occasions before, but to my shame, it wasn't until I snapped a photo of it (on my phone) a couple of weeks ago, that I realised what it was!

As an aside - he actually owned a matching six string, as well ...

Thank you for your kind comments, Eddie....

It is a superb guitar, in remarkable condition. It sounds absolutely magnifique! And the best thing of all is that it is gigged regularly. So it is enjoyed by many!

The pleasure is all mine!

Here are some more pics... including some of the back of the instrument.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/Hansifer/IMG_3419.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/Hansifer/IMG_3421.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/Hansifer/IMG_3420.jpg

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This is my friend's Rickenbacker "model 1993"... serial number DG917. Photos taken to brighten up a dull and rainy morning in England....

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/Hansifer/ric199301.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/Hansifer/rick199302.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums ...

Lisbon? Excellent! email coming your way, Sergio...

TY for the advice - guys!

Thanks Elys..

I suppose that I should mention that I am living in England. I guess Sergio is in the USA?

I was kind of reluctant to post it, unless I have to - but if Sergio is the Man, I would be willing to do so.

I have a 1966 450/12 ("FF" prefix) with a set neck - and it's holding up pretty well!

If you want pics of the heel, for reference, then I would be glad to provide some

Hope you don't mind me re-opening this topic... my question is related.

The neck toaster pickup on my 1966 450/12 has died... I took the pickup to a guitar repair shop and they are telling me that there is a break in the coil winding. They are suggesting a rewind, with 44AWG wire - and have asked ...

My condolences also...

very sad news, indeed