I just won this on ebay. I'm hoping it turns out to be functional as is. Opinions?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rickenbacker-Mo ... true&rt=nc
1968 Ric 330 Azureglo
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Re: 1968 Ric 330 Azureglo
Well it is a player's grade instrument in a rare finish.
The neck crack - from someone who clearly did not know how the old style truss rods worked - seems to be the main issue. But if it is stable it should still be playable.
It could be restored to "as new" condition by a RIC skilled luthier - but all those bangs and nicks give it a vintage charm. My two cents anyway.
Congrats on winning it.
The neck crack - from someone who clearly did not know how the old style truss rods worked - seems to be the main issue. But if it is stable it should still be playable.
It could be restored to "as new" condition by a RIC skilled luthier - but all those bangs and nicks give it a vintage charm. My two cents anyway.
Congrats on winning it.
Brian Morton
A Rickenbacker Fan
in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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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
Re: 1968 Ric 330 Azureglo
Non US bids were blocked, otherwise I would have bid. Despite the crack, it has a great vibe. I would tidy the crack finish and make the frets playable and enjoy it. Nice, (begrudging) congrats 
Re: 1968 Ric 330 Azureglo
I got sidetracked and forgot to bid -- and I'm envious!
Nice win, that is a sweet 330 in a rare color at a great price. I'll buy the neck-cracked ones at half price all day long.
Nice win, that is a sweet 330 in a rare color at a great price. I'll buy the neck-cracked ones at half price all day long.