May I introduce to you...V83

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:00 am

Lucky guy, John Simmons will have it in his hands (temporarily!) this Sunday.

This is...big. All original...two serial numbers away from Lennon's.
Better photos to follow.....

libratune · Post by **libratune** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:00 am

A big CONGRATS to you, John.

Very cool. And original case, too.

You've got to tell us the story of how you tracked this one down.

collin · Post by **collin** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:17 am

Oh my.

Congrats John, that is amazing. Impressive to own a pair of '58 325s and even more amazing to own two of the first ten made. Couldn't be at a better home either!

collin · Post by **collin** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:27 am

P.s. +1 to what Ron said - I just know there's a good hunting story on this one - spill it!

Ontario_RIC_fan · Post by **Ontario_RIC_fan** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:46 am

collin wrote:P.s. +1 to what Ron said - I just know there's a good hunting story on this one - spill it!

At least don't tell us you bought it for $50!!

8mileshigher · Post by **8mileshigher** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:43 am

collin wrote:Impressive to own a pair of '58 325s and even more amazing to own two of the first ten made.

+1

I'll say ! !

opticnerve · Post by **opticnerve** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:12 am

WOW!!! Stunning!

Congrats John!

scotty · Post by **scotty** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:17 am

Its a belter! Congrats John.Rick Resource Cretin.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 6:45 am

jwilli wrote:Lucky guy, John Simmons will have it in his hands (temporarily!) this Sunday.
This is...big. All original...two serial numbers away from Lennon's.
Better photos to follow.....

'Temporarily' he says.......heh heh heh.......

Once I take delivery of this guitar, I will be going into the Federal Witness Protection Program..nice knowing you all.

If you want to write, you can send mail c/o of Box RRF 325, Podunk, Pennsyltucky.

I'll send an autographed pic of the guitar.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 6:51 am

All kidding aside, in these pics that John posted, you are looking at the earliest original and unaltered Rickenbacker 325 still in existance.

For the Beatle enthusiasts reading, that means just like John's as it came off of the assembly table.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:14 am

I will give you 5,000 of your American dollars for this guitar! LOL

Wish I was a fly on the wall when you play through the early Beatles repertoire.

PS......I still can't believe you picked it up from that old lady for $1500....shame on you!

grumpylaird · Post by **grumpylaird** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:19 am

to die for....

scotty · Post by **scotty** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:54 am

8mileshigh wrote:
PS......I still can't believe you picked it up from that old lady for $1500....shame on you!

I think she wanted Extras

T.A.R. · Post by **T.A.R.** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 11:42 am

Wow just wow. As was said it couldn't be in better hands. Congrats!

Ontario_RIC_fan · Post by **Ontario_RIC_fan** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:07 pm

I bet the Beatles Gear folks want you to put a Bigsby on it and a white plastic pick guard. Only then will it be authentic!

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