Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Thanks Richard. After much searching, today I did find a YouTube video of someone playing (not very well) what looked like a postwar metal body Rick, and from the sound of it, I wasn't impressed. Much appreciated.

I own a couple of Bakelite Ricky's (one is Bronson Melody King) and I love the tone. Recently, I've been thinking about purchasing a Model 59 (there are always a couple on eBay), but I've never played one or even heard the sound produced from the metal body. It is unusual. I've tried Googling and Yo...

Richard - I looked into that, and according to the TonePros Kluson rep that I spoke with, it would be very difficult. Thought about replacing the volume and tone knobs and went so far as to purchase blond "cupcake" knobs, which were jarring against all that brown (should've been called &qu...

For anyone wondering about replacing tuners on a Rickenbacker BD6, here's an update regarding my quest to replace the tuners on my Melody King (same as the BD6). The no-name tuners I order from Choppers turned out to be a nonstarter. However, after doing some more research, I was able to order a set...

Richard - Of course, you're right that it's the same as a BD6. Those tuners are likely Klusons: they say "N DELUXE" and are 1 3/8" spacing between the posts. Following an intense Google search, I've seen Kluson replacements in nickel finish by some recognized manufacturers (Waverly, G...

I'm a first time poster here. Recently, I was able to purchase this beautiful near-mint Bronson, which is actually a Rickenbacker B6 (and sounds better than my 1946 panda). From the headstock (with cover), I would guess it's early 50's. Based on the condition of the guitar and case, it must have bee...