Finally got a `66 335 Rickenbacker in Fireglo!!

[driversix]

I finally picked up a vintage Rickenbacker 335. Ever since I made the mistake of selling my `67 Fireglo 340 about 20 years ago....I have been yearning for a `60's 330 style fireglo guitar. It has been worth the wait. This guitar is mint and looks unplayed. There is not a scratch or wear mark to be found anywhere on this baby! The story is that it was actually left in a closet from the late 60's when the owner went to Vietnam, until now. Original black Rick strap and polish cloth are also in the case. I'll post a couple of photos on Wednesday.

[headbanger]

Welcome aboard John.

I have a 65 335s, absolutely love it.

Please do post pics.

[paologregorio]

That's a REAL closet classic. Nice acquisition!

[chucksimms]

I too have a '66 335 FG (and I know there's a few more here that do). That, and my '68 335 JG are the most wonderful guitars- the neck, slim headstock, everything! Rickenbacker really should do a 'V' or 'C' model of a classic 330/335 with the same features- I don't know if I've ever played 330s from any era that were better (and I've owned or played Ricks from the '60s, '70s, 80s, etc. to the present).

[beatlefreak]

Congrats and welcome to the forum, John.

[doctorwho]

Congrats and welcome, John!

I picked up this 1966 340 in June 2005 on eBay with a $900 BIN price; while not mint, it's in excellent condition and it came in its original silver case. Oddly enough, my 1997PT (made in 1987) plays a lot like it!

[jingle_jangle]

Oddly, too, these seem like the best years for the old Ricks, and the 330-bodied ones seem to have been the best of the lot. As far as I can see, the post-66 period was a time of excessive dealer stocks, too. Now they are being recognized for what they were--beautifully-playing guitars.

[driversix]

Here she is -

[jingle_jangle]

That's the cleanest '66 I've seen...since '66!!

Look folks--no ambering on the varnish.

[shamustwin]

Damn Sam, it looks new!
Congrats!

[driversix]

Thanks ! I have been playing it around the house.....a lot. It is so clean that I would really be afraid to play it out with the band. Now I guess that I need to find a 60's "beater" Rick to gig with.

[jch]

Hey John congrats,
That looks so clean,it's amazing!

[beatlefreak]

Beautiful guitar!

[wints]

That's a beauty.

Congratulations John...Don't let this one go!

[lyle_from_minneapolis]

Wow, is that ever like winning the lottery! What a find. I would be staring at it constantly, and I'd probably tell people with a straight face that I've recently fallen in love with a closet queen.