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scotty
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I was just wondering if we have a list anywhere of the Rickenbacker signature models.For example how many where made and what colours were they made in and in what quantities each Sig model got? thanks
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1998 Pete Townshend. Three pickup 1997 w/ R tailpiece in FG. 250 produced.

370/12RM Roger McGuinn. Like a mid-60's 370/12, available in MG, FG, and JG. 1000 produced.

381 John Kay. 381 with HB-1 pickups and active preamp, available in JG (w/ black TRC). 250 produced.

350 Susanna Hoffs. "Deluxe" 350, w/ checkered binding and f/w inlays, available in JG. 250 produced.

4001 Chris Squire. Like a RM1999 with African Vermillion fretboard and headstock wings, available in Cream. 1000 produced.

325, 355, 355/12 John Lennon. "DB122" styling on all (355 model mostly had trapeze, 23 of them had the Accent). 2000 made between the three models.

230/2030 Glenn Frey. Like a 220 with silver trim, available in Jetglo (including fretboard). Run was supposed to be 1000, apparently far fewer were made.

360, 360/12 Carl Wilson. Like a mid 60's 360 or 360/12 with very thin tops. Available in Fireglo & Jetglo. 500 produced.

4004 Lemmy Kilmister. Like a "deluxe" 4004 Cheyenne, with checkered binding, star inlays, and oak leaf carvings. Three HB-1 pickups. Available in natural. Initial run of 50, later upped to 60.

Did I forget any?
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John, I had just finished typing the same info...you beat me to it! :P

You missed my man...

Tom Petty 660/12TP: two toasters; trapeze tailpiece; 1 3/4" neck width (at the nut); checked binding; avaiable in Fireglo and Jetglo; 1,000 produced
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sloop_john_b wrote: Did I forget any?
Why yes, I did!

660/12 Tom Petty. Like a 620/12 with checkered binding, f/w inlays, wider fretboard, and (most) highly figured birdseye maple tops. Available in FG and JG. 1000 produced.
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Ah thanks guys that was very kind! :D
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sloop_john_b wrote:...4001 Chris Squire. Like a RM1999 with African Vermillion fretboard and headstock wings, available in Cream. 1000 produced....Did I forget any?
Wasn't it mentioned that, possibly, not all of this run has been completed? Something about skipped numbers in the run towards the end.
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jps wrote: Wasn't it mentioned that, possibly, not all of this run has been completed? Something about skipped numbers in the run towards the end.
Yeah, I've heard that.
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There's also rumors of several unsold CW models...including a 6 string and a 12-string in Mapleglo...
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Don't forget the blackstar!!!! There were only 200 of those...
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jaymi wrote:Don't forget the blackstar!!!! There were only 200 of those...
Not really a signature model, though. Yes, endorsed by Mike Mesaros, but his name was never on it.
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jdogric12aolcom wrote:And...
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Of course, how could we forget?

330, JDog Limited Edition TUR 330 w/trapeze tailpiece/gold sig Pickguard and oven knobs. 1 produced. ( :lol: :lol: )
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Naturally! i love it Jason :D
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:)
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230/2030 Glenn Frey. Like a 220 with silver trim, available in Jetglo (including fretboard). Run was supposed to be 1000, apparently far fewer were made.
230/2030 Glenn Frey. Like a 220 with silver trim, available in Jetglo (including fretboard). Run was supposed to be 1000, apparently far fewer were made.
4001 Chris Squire. Like a RM1999 with African Vermillion fretboard and headstock wings, available in Cream. 1000 produced.
4001 Chris Squire. Like a RM1999 with African Vermillion fretboard and headstock wings, available in Cream. 1000 produced.
360, 360/12 Carl Wilson. Like a mid 60's 360 or 360/12 with very thin tops. Available in Fireglo & Jetglo. 500 produced.
360, 360/12 Carl Wilson. Like a mid 60's 360 or 360/12 with very thin tops. Available in Fireglo & Jetglo. 500 produced.
350 Susanna Hoffs. "Deluxe" 350, w/ checkered binding and f/w inlays, available in JG. 250 produced.
350 Susanna Hoffs. "Deluxe" 350, w/ checkered binding and f/w inlays, available in JG. 250 produced.
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:)
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1998 Pete Townshend. Three pickup 1997 w/ R tailpiece in FG. 250 produced.
1998 Pete Townshend. Three pickup 1997 w/ R tailpiece in FG. 250 produced.
4004 Lemmy Kilmister. Like a "deluxe" 4004 Cheyenne, with checkered binding, star inlays, and oak leaf carvings. Three HB-1 pickups. Available in natural. Initial run of 50, later upped to 60.
4004 Lemmy Kilmister. Like a "deluxe" 4004 Cheyenne, with checkered binding, star inlays, and oak leaf carvings. Three HB-1 pickups. Available in natural. Initial run of 50, later upped to 60.
325, 355, 355/12 John Lennon. "DB122" styling on all (355 model mostly had trapeze, 23 of them had the Accent). 2000 made between the three models.
325, 355, 355/12 John Lennon. "DB122" styling on all (355 model mostly had trapeze, 23 of them had the Accent). 2000 made between the three models.
381 John Kay. 381 with HB-1 pickups and active preamp, available in JG (w/ black TRC). 250 produced.
381 John Kay. 381 with HB-1 pickups and active preamp, available in JG (w/ black TRC). 250 produced.
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