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My 1980 330 has the coolest headstock in the world....but it's late, so I'll take a pic tomorrow. Untill then, here's my 230 headstock that is winging it's way over from the US to me, as we speak!

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'Rickenbacker'...what a name! After all these years, it still thrills me.
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Ooooohhhhh..... my head is spinnin'. So many in such a short time!!
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Model 4003 Silver
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Some of my faves:
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'05 4003 BBR; '99 4001V63 FG; '96 4003S Trans Blue (custom refin from Paul W.)
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Why does the left one looks rounder than the right one??? is it 'cause it's a 4003 (left)???
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These aren't heavenly anymore. Just part of my collection. the 4001 is early 60's, the 360/12 Jetglo was late 60's.
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1959 Model 425 with tin truss rod cover -

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'59 425, '59 335, '60 335, '60 360, '60 335F, '60 345F, '64 RM 1999, '65 RM 1998, '65 360-12, '66 335, '67 450-12, '72 4001 '72 4001, '75 4000, '75 4000CS, '00 700S, '01 700C, '01 700S-12, '01 730S-FH, '06 660 DCM
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6006 Banjoline.....why doesn't every headstock have checkered binding??

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370/12Byrd.... a classic 60's slim headstock, curved at the waist and tapering towards the top

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Sensational, Darren! You get to sit up the front!!
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Very nice Graham - what the hell is a banjoline?
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It looks like this.......a sort of tenor guitar, banjo, mandolin cross.

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