Hi all -
I've been an off and on lurker for years it seems, finally decided to get in on the fun! I am an avowed Rickenbacker enthusiast/addict in Massachusetts ... and proud owner of three (so far) ...
1998 fireglo Model 1997, purchased new
1999 fireglo Model 360-12V64, purchased new
1967 fireglo Model 450, purchased on ebay a few weeks ago
Both the 1997 and 360-12V64 have the pre-scatterwound "hot" toasters ... which I do like a lot and don't plan on changing. But when I got the 450 and plugged it in, I was floored - those old 60's pickups have a certain mojo, I can't put the guitar down! A little TLC is in order, however - a new pickguard is a must ....
Regards,
Steve
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Ontario_RIC_fan
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Welcome Steven!
Don't forget to add all of your guitars to the register...
Also we are very fond of pictures... Feel free to share some!
Don't forget to add all of your guitars to the register...
Also we are very fond of pictures... Feel free to share some!
Brian Morton
A Rickenbacker Fan
in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
79 MG 450
79 JG 4001
80 FG 620/12
81 BG 480
91 JG 610
02 BG 620
78 TR7
83 TR25
A Rickenbacker Fan
in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
79 MG 450
79 JG 4001
80 FG 620/12
81 BG 480
91 JG 610
02 BG 620
78 TR7
83 TR25
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glad to oblige!
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Ontario_RIC_fan
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A nice family portrait!
Pickguardian will make you a new one for your 450...
Pickguardian will make you a new one for your 450...
Brian Morton
A Rickenbacker Fan
in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
79 MG 450
79 JG 4001
80 FG 620/12
81 BG 480
91 JG 610
02 BG 620
78 TR7
83 TR25
A Rickenbacker Fan
in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
79 MG 450
79 JG 4001
80 FG 620/12
81 BG 480
91 JG 610
02 BG 620
78 TR7
83 TR25
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Welcome Steve. Please see my PM.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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Welcome to the RRF! Nice looking group of Fireglo ya got there!
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Yes, I've been in contact with Tony at Pickguardian and it's in the works, provided I can put the guitar down long enough to get the pickguard off lol!
Peter, Brian, and CJ - thanks for the welcome and kind comments ... it is a great feeling to fraternize with people that have a likeminded appreciation for these fine instruments!
I have a funny feeling that my Rickenbacker GAS is not complete yet!
Regards,
Steve
Peter, Brian, and CJ - thanks for the welcome and kind comments ... it is a great feeling to fraternize with people that have a likeminded appreciation for these fine instruments!
I have a funny feeling that my Rickenbacker GAS is not complete yet!
Regards,
Steve
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Not if you hang around this place...
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Welcome, Steve! 
There is certainly something special about '60s (and early '70s) toaster pickups! I have five of them, three of them on basses.
There is certainly something special about '60s (and early '70s) toaster pickups!
I have five of them, three of them on basses. 
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Welcome to the forum Steve.
“We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” - Albert Einstein
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"You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother" - Albert Einstein
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Welcome, Steven! 
Great trio of Fireglos that you have!
Great trio of Fireglos that you have!
It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing. - Seneca
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Thanks!
Make that a quartet! Just won a 1966 450-12 on ebay
And yes, I am fortunate enough to have a very understanding wife!
Make that a quartet! Just won a 1966 450-12 on ebay
And yes, I am fortunate enough to have a very understanding wife!
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electrofaro
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Welcome Steve - great guitars!
Beware, RAS, once acquired, never goes away naturally again
Beware, RAS, once acquired, never goes away naturally again
'67 Fender Coronado II CAB * '17 1963 ES-335 PB * currently rickless
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I think it's too late for him!Wildberry wrote:Beware, RAS, once acquired, never goes away naturally again
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LOL yes, I believe it's an incurable disease!
In my wildest dreams I could have never imagined getting two 60's Rickys but I love the feel of the 450 so much, I figured getting a matching 12 string would be the proper thing to do ...
In my wildest dreams I could have never imagined getting two 60's Rickys but I love the feel of the 450 so much, I figured getting a matching 12 string would be the proper thing to do ...