Rickenbacker 450

[mikethemod1992]

Does anybody have any information or pictures of these guitars? The only places ive seen them was with paul weller ('76) and fred "sonic" smith (60s/70s) thanks
-Michael

[jingle_jangle]

http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/450/450.htm

There was also a bound model 450, cresting-wave body style like this one:

http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/proddet ... 1964ric450

I have a '67 450S (student model with Boyd vibrato). I've seen several 425Ss (and own one of these, too), but not another 450S. Anyone else here got one?

[kiramdear]

One of my favorite models I'd love to find myself with one. One of my heroes plays the 12-string version.

[collin]

Well, this charming guy played one too:



I think he got famous in some band....? Anyways- it was a 425 then, and became a 450 later- does that count?

[gibsonlp]

That's really upsetting, guys.

So many answers and NO ONE referred him to the register's gallery???
We have almost every model in high res pics taken from different angles.

For the 450, go to:
http://www.rickresource.com/register/ga ... p?model=49

[admin]

Your point is well-taken, Gil. The Register has been developed through the efforts of many here and is becoming a valuable resource with regard to the identification of Rickenbackers and the changes they have undergone over the course of time. Thanks to all who have taken the time to contribute. Through your efforts we all benefit.

[jingle_jangle]

Sorry, guys, knee-jerk reaction, coupled with lazy man's preferences for the "Bookmarks" tab in my Firefox browser.

[jwilli]

The "cresting wave" is one of my favorite guitar shapes. In a nutshell, the first one came out in '58. It was an evolution of the Tulip style shape. The Cresting wave really made it easier to reach the last few frets. In early '61, Rickenbacker came out with the 600 series. Same shape as the 400s but the fingerboard was raised higher off the top of the guitar. Because of the raised board, the large pickguard wasn't needed. The pickups were right screwed to the top of the guitar body, same as their hollow body models. The 420/450 models continued until the early '80s. The 600 Series was dropped from about '70 - '78. I believe that they were reissued due to Tom Petty's popularity in '79. Somebody correct me if I am wrong. The 425/450 was offered again in very limited numbers in '99 in a choice of two colors, JG and BG.

[rick_ovic]

There was also a bound model 450, cresting-wave body style like this one:

http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/proddet ... 1964ric450

This would be a model 460, with binding on the neck and front of the body and full width inlays on the neck. It's the 'deluxe' model, however in my experience examples do not appear on the market as frequently as the model 450.

[simer4001]

Well, this charming guy played one too:



I think he got famous in some band....? Anyways- it was a 425 then, and became a 450 later- does that count?

This ssits in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[chronictown]

[stephena]

Here's a picture of me playing mine back in 1980...

(Like the Lennon cap?)

[Janglyman]

Hello guys,

I'm new to the forum, but like it very much so far. I have a mid 60's 450-12 (mapleglow) which may be somewhat rare. It followed me home from a guitar show about 10 years ago. Even with that clunky bridge, it rarely goes very far out of tune and intonation is not a problem. The action is always low and the neck never needs adjusting. It's truly one of Ric's best.

However, the neck pickup sounds very muffled, like the tone control is full on (it's not). I don't know what the problem is, whether it's the pickup, a bad cap or something else. Any comments or suggestions would be great.

Happy New Year to all,

Janglyman

[jps]

Welcome, Russell!

Try bypassing the controls and run that pickup directly to the output jack to see if any of the wiring/electronics are at fault.

[Clifton]

Here's a picture of me playing mine back in 1980...

(Like the Lennon cap?)

I'm sad to say that Stephen Arthur, who posted the photo of himself above playing his 450 at Austin College, passed away last night after a long and valiant struggle against brain cancer. I was lucky enough to be in several different bands with Stephen, going back to the early 1980's. He was an extraordinary player--every bit as good on his Maple-glo Rick 360/12 as anybody I've ever seen. He will be truly missed.