Rose, Morris models

[Woodie]

Great shot, Kevin. So what exactly is the difference between a 1995 and a 610?

[JakeK]

Not much, to my knowledge.

[krick]

Knobs, I believe.

[glen_l]

Sorry about the delay in response but yes, I own a Rose Morris model 1995. It's a November '64 model. I've only ever heard of one other here in Aus. As has been mentioned, it's only the knobs that distinguish it from a domestic USA 615fg. By late '64 a US model would have silver topped knobs. Also the fact that it was exported the Rose Morris in Australia back in '64.

[chronictown]

Nice 1995, Glen - first one I've seen. You should register that baby! I don't think there are any 1995's currently in the database.

[glen_l]

thanks chronictown

I believe it is in the database, but probably as a 615fg. Back when I first got it years ago, I didn't realise that it was actually a 1995. Perhaps Peter might correct that for me

[JakeK]

Last night, I was watching VH1 Classic, and saw this thing on The Rutles, a parody band of The Beatles. From what I saw, the guy who played John's role had a RM1995. Can anyone verify this?

[lennon211]

Last night, I was watching VH1 Classic, and saw this thing on The Rutles, a parody band of The Beatles. From what I saw, the guy who played John's role had a RM1995. Can anyone verify this?

Neil Innes as Ron Nasty looks like he does play a 1995. He also wrote the music for the Rutles. It's probably one of the best parodies that has ever been made. I particularly liked John Belushi in the Allen Klein role.

[JakeK]

Gonna bump this up with a couple of questions:

Has anyone seen an original RM1993 in the flesh or even was lucky to play one? If so, how great are they? Are they better than the 330/12, 360/12 or the 360/12V64?

I also saw Graham (8mileshigh) owns two 1993s (so obviously, he can answer my first question). One with only 6 of the 12 strings on it, and one with traditional stringing.

Here are the pics of the traditionally strung one:
http://www.rickenbacker.me.uk/www.ricke ... 993-02.jpg
Close up of the traditional stringing
http://www.rickenbacker.me.uk/www.ricke ... 993-03.jpg

Graham, my second question is for you: Is the nut on this 1993 designed for traditional stringing?

[8mileshigh]

Yep - they sound great. But probably no different to other hollow body 12 stringers from '64 & '65 IMHO.

To answer the second question. No the nut's designed for Rickenbacker style stringing i.e thick then thin. It's just how the last guy strung it when I first got it.

[JakeK]

Thanks, Graham. I knew that most Ric 12's aren't designed for traditional stringing. Silly me!

It appears as if Jwilli's got a 1993 in his avatar. What do YOU think of them, John? Are there more pics of that 1993? How did you get it?

[JakeK]

Was watching my "Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who" DVD, and saw Pete playing his 360S/12 OS, and when he did his windmills, I thought those would make great pics of the guitar to share with you guys:

[doctorwho]

Thanks for the pics, Jake!

[wints]

For you new guys, here's an old piece that is always good reading, if not from Paul's perspective...
http://www.p.griggsy.btinternet.co.uk/U ... itars.html