Anyone Live Close to DM Iowa?

[JackAlan]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to this forum and had been conversing on the 325 discussion area about my locating a Rickenbacker and some guidance. It was suggested to locate a forum member that is close that would allow me to meet them & a Ric in person instead of just trying to order something online and not knowing if I can even "bond" with a Ric yet.

If you live close around Des Moines, IA, and would allow a N.Be to Rickenbackers to see what all the "fuss" with Ric's is all about let me know. I have some hopes to find a 320 or 325 in a 3/4 neck to play Beatles music. Never played a 3/4 neck or a Ric yet. I have several guitars but no Ric's yet. I have a custom A/V store in DM and could meet there if you'd prefer to not meet someone at your place (home). Wouldn't blame you a bit on that one these days!!!

Sincerely,

Aster

[Ontario_RIC_fan]

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Aster:

Nothing showing up in Iowa right now - but I find this useful for looking for something in my geographic area... This is how I search for Ricenbackers in Canada.

Brian

[clementc3]

Putting your hands on an actual 325 or 320 is definitely the way to go.

If you can't find one to test drive, you can do a sort-of simulation at any music store that carries the Mini Squier (marketed as a first electric guitar for kids), but see my comment below the photo:

Mini Squier and Rickenbacker 325 v63

Although the guitars look very similar in size, I measured them, and the Mini Squier actually has a scale length (nut-to-bridge) of about 23" compared to approximately 21" on my Rickenbacker 325. Therefore, to get a decent impression of what a 325 feels like size-wise you should capo the Mini Squier between the 1st and 2nd frets, so that the Mini's 2nd fret is equivalent to a 325's nut. This will also give you a simulation of the narrower width of a 325's neck.

That said, a 325 was big enough for John Lennon and John Fogerty!

[JackAlan]

Thanks for the tips. Since the 3/4 Ric was big enough for two of my favorite "greats" you listed then it should be good enough for little ol' me. Actually, The Beatles & CCR are two of the music reasons I want the Ric to play with.

I'll try that out with the mini squire and see if I can handle the 3/4 scale neck. I see a 325 from the 80's that is for sale although it looks like it been thru both a sand storm and maybe a hail storm as well. If I can buy it right, have it refinished & maybe parts re-chromed maybe that would be a good git to get started with. It looks like it has been heavily used/worn. I'd want to be sure the necks good with the body as I've heard that's really expensive to fix. Too bad they are so popular these days and command such big $$$ for beat-up gear. Has that been the case for many years now or is it in some upswing cycle?

Thanks again for the help. Got to make my final payment on my J-160E 1962 Reissue Gibson. Hope I have some cash left for a Ric or the price stays low enough on the scuffed one to buy.

Aster