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It's an '87 620/12 in FG. Shipped all the way from Arizona to bonny Scotland.
Managed a strum today and was blown away by the sound - had to play the Hard Days Night chord of course, and some Smiths.

Have wanted one of these for probably 30 years. There is a mystique about Rics - don't know what it is.
Really pleased with it. Here is it is in the flesh. :D




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Wow, NICE! 8) 8)

Welcome to the RRF and the world of Ricks!

The more you play 'em the more you'll find out about that mystique...
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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That is one beautiful Guitar, congratulations!

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Welcome to the forum Peter. Congrats on your new 12 string. Now all you need is a Rickenbacker 6 string. 8)
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winston wrote:Welcome to the forum Peter. Congrats on your new 12 string. Now all you need is a Rickenbacker 6 string. 8)
Or several!

John Hall in the new Bacon 12 string book says that most of us own 5 Rickenbackers...
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Ooooh..... nice one, Peter. Congrats!! :D
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Beautiful FG, Peter.
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An excellent choice.

That combo reminds me of this pic from the '60s Rickenbacker archives:
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Welcome.....now of course....you will want another...and another...and another.....
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jwilli wrote:Welcome.....now of course....you will want another...and another...and another.....
Ain't that the truth...
:roll: :lol: 8)
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Only five eh? We have a lot of addicts here then. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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22watt620 wrote:It's an '87 620/12 in FG. Shipped all the way from Arizona to bonny Scotland.
Managed a strum today and was blown away by the sound - had to play the Hard Days Night chord of course, and some Smiths.

Have wanted one of these for probably 30 years. There is a mystique about Rics - don't know what it is.
Really pleased with it. Here is it is in the flesh. :D




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Nice Axe.. 30 years huh? Bet it doesnt take that long for the next one.
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Beautiful color and shading with this one. Welcome, Peter! :)
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Very nice Peter and welcome to the Forum :D
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Welcome Peter! Great combo of guitar & amp you have there! :D
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