capri unknown history

[rkbsound]

With that wavey flame, that guitar could go on the cover of a book.

[radioactive]

Beautiful Rick! I checked my closet too, only a balled up pair of dirty socks. It would be great if Rickenbacker periodically re-issued some of these fine models from years past. I'd certainly like one with a bit thicker body.

[libratune]

Here she is; not too shabby! I didn't know what to expect but -- she's all original with a few battle scars, nothing major. Electronics all original; pots dated 48th week of 1958; color is Autumnglo bordering on Fireglo -- I can't tell which, but what does it matter? I think there's some flame going on there, too. All in all, a nice old played Capri that doesn't need any work.

More pics later, but here's one to start:

1958 365

As far as the history part goes, the seller told me: "I bought it in 1975 from a member of Moby Grape. He got his hair cut in our salon back then. That's all I know about it."

Go figure!

[jps]

You bought it?

Why didn't you bring it by the lab, today!!!!!

[collin]

I figured it was you, Ron !


One of the most killer looking Rics I've ever seen----the grain is unbelievable. Looks like it's underwater.

[jingle_jangle]

Wow. What a color and grain to die for! This is one of the three finest early Capris I've ever laid eyes on...

Congratulations, Ron!!!

[customxke]

That Accent really screams '60, not '58, to me. But that's just me.

[analogpackrat]

Stunning.

[libratune]

That Accent really screams '60, not '58, to me. But that's just me.

I don't know the whole story on Ac'cents, but I have another Capri very close in serial number to this one that I know is stock and it also has the same kind of Ac'cent VB. I also have a later-dated '59 Capri with an original Kauffman VB. Go figure.

[Ontario_RIC_fan]

Ron:

That Capri is lovely! Please post more images!!

Congrats. Love her well..

[libratune]

More pics up for those who are interested . . .

[jps]

Super nice!

[customxke]

Does it have a V or T number? (not that it really matters)

[vintagemusicgear]

So Paul, what are the other capris that you found as striking as Ron's? Maybe they are for sale?.....

[collin]

So Paul, what are the other capris that you found as striking as Ron's? Maybe they are for sale?.....

uhh.....don't you have the rest of them already?