Hendrix's Rickenbacker 360/12 MG

[leftybass]

I guess since this is the only one I've ever seen in 30 years other than Macca's 'S', it has as good a chance of being THE one, but I have no knowledge. YMMV a lot. All I know is I've looked for one for ages and here it is.

The bridge p/up is an 80's vintage horseshoe, probably bought new.....all the wear on the upper shoe was made by a left-handed player. Tuners are older than what should be on it, like the mid-60s or RM basses. They are also geared left-handed... I suspect it has had some degree of finish work done to it, but I don't believe it is a total strip and refin.....one of the best I have ever seen....the color is spot-on with Andy Winter's Dec. '68 4001.

[leftybass]

A very good question, Ilan. Perhaps someone at Manny's Music in New York would know.

Peter: Henry would be the one to contact, but I don't know if the records exist for this or what his affiliation is since Sam Ash bought Manny's a while back.

[chronictown]

Was this the one for sale at the Great American Guitar Show?

[leftybass]

Was this the one for sale at the Great American Guitar Show?

Hi Chris...Yes, the same. I had known about it beforehand, but decided to come up to see Graham, Darren and Mike before they flew back....Dave Pascoe left early 'cause he had a cold I think, but the bass was there and I saw it in person....after playing it and looking at it I thought I'd better give it a try.

[chronictown]

Congrats John! I spotted that bass and gave it a good long stare - what a gorgeous instrument. Glad to hear that it's gone to a good home

[tallpat1]

I just noticed Jimi's thumb is pointing to Pete maybe it was Townsend's after all

[rick_ovic]

I just noticed Jimi's thumb is pointing to Pete maybe it was Townsend's after all

It's definitely Pete's Rickenbacker. One of our own Forumites has the missing knob!

[collin]

One of our own Forumites has the missing knob!

Huh? Do tell.... !

[rick_ovic]

Hmmm, my memory isn't as good as it once was. One of own Forumites told the story of the guy who still owns the missing knob from Pete's guitar.

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The Hendrix / Who / Rickenbacker discussion pops up here fairly regularly. Have a search of old posts using Hendrix + Rickenbacker.