Odd, but Original.....

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:04 am

I would like to start a thread on the peculiar (No, not me)....I was inspired by a chapter title in Richard Smith's book....

As we all know, Rickenbacker has made some very unorthodox and quite unique instruments throughout their history, such as the Banjoline, Bantar, instruments with slanted-frets, custom-orders, wild finishes etc..odd-balls...you get the picture.

Anyway, if you own or know of instruments such as what I have mentioned above or have pics, post them here and we'll discuss them. I have one of my own that I will contribute sooner or later....this should be a cool thread as it grows with time....post away and thanks.

daking · Post by **daking** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:46 am

John, I know this is not relevant but if i e-mail you a pic of the pots on my 1964, 1998 Rose Morris could you tell me if they look original. Thank you, Dave King.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:59 am

Sure Dave, I'll look for the e-mail. Send away.

daking · Post by **daking** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 5:16 am

Hi John. I cannot seem to get the picture small enough to upload onto the forum, could i send it to your e-mail address?.
Thanks, Dave.

tblair · Post by **tblair** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:38 pm

How about this one: 381/Blueburst/Van Ghents (late)/Accent/no soundhole- but binding around where it should be.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 5:11 pm

Reminds me of this one too.....

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:08 am

Damn, we're off to a great start guys. Possibly the original Blueburst Rickenbackers, save for the Symphonia Grand.....

headbanger · Post by **headbanger** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:59 am

"no soundhole- but binding around where it should be. "
That's bizzare. What year?

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:27 am

I wanna say 1970-71, JWilli will know for sure. These were special orders for a dealer that was good friends with F.C. Hall, if I recall correctly. The earliest I've seen with the bound sound hole outline is from 1967...

wints · Post by **wints** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:46 pm

Love the headstock binding on T Blair's 381. Two really cool pieces from that late 60's/ early 70's "custom" period that is really interesting IMO...

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:26 pm

VERY cool guitars. Headstock binding on Ricks is just awesome.

tblair · Post by **tblair** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:59 pm

The 381 isn't mine (wish it was). This isn't mine either- Very early New Style 365 from 1964 w/ Van Ghents, bound violin f-hole, and non-checkered binding on the back:

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:05 pm

Noticing the handsaw. Does it belong to Gerry Marsden the Casemaker?

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:23 am

Paul: Let's hope not! (I was thinking the same thing).

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:20 am

Wow, I'll bet that one is pretty early, it is very close to the '64 that JWilli has.