Limited "signature" editions
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- bassduke49
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Limited "signature" editions
I am suddenly very sad and feeling much older tonight. Glenn Frey (Eagles) has passed. Although he probably never laid hands on the Rickenbacker 2030GF bass with his reprinted signature, it is disturbing to realize that we have lost all three of the personages behind Rickenbacker's "signature" editions in the last seven months: Chris Squire in June, Lemmy Kilmister in December, and now Frey. I'm going to read through those chapters in my book once again tonight in remembrance.
Author: "The Rickenbacker Electric Bass - 50 Years As Rock's Bottom"
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Yes, it truly sad in every respect, including that they were special artists in relation to Rickenbacker. ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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- Ontario_RIC_fan
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I totally agree. Very sad news.
A horrible year for Baby boomer era musicians so far.
A horrible year for Baby boomer era musicians so far.
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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When they pass, the fact that the musical heroes of our youth were usually only a decade or two older than us, focuses our attention on our own mortality.
May Messrs. Squire, Kilmister & Frey all Rest In Peace, and may their musical memories remain indelible.
May Messrs. Squire, Kilmister & Frey all Rest In Peace, and may their musical memories remain indelible.
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We are all "Limited Editions"bigbajo60 wrote:When they pass, the fact that the musical heroes of our youth were usually only a decade or two older than us, focuses our attention on our own mortality.
- squirebass
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Pithy words, indeed. I will miss all three of these folks!!xpitt wrote:We are all "Limited Editions"bigbajo60 wrote:When they pass, the fact that the musical heroes of our youth were usually only a decade or two older than us, focuses our attention on our own mortality.
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And of course David Bowie, even though he wasn't a Rick artist.
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Scotty may disagree with you...Clifton wrote:And of course David Bowie, even though he wasn't a Rick artist.
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I found this image on google. It says it's from the Hard Rock Florence. Does anyone know more?
- Ontario_RIC_fan
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I still don't know what albums Bowie used it on, but this 70s era BG 480 is in the Hard Rock Cafe in Florence Italy. He seems to have signed it in 1995 - so I gather it was before then.Clifton wrote:And of course David Bowie, even though he wasn't a Rick artist.
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Be nice to see a new 480 if RIC was gonna do the LE signature thing again.
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
=========================
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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His bassist Trevor Boulder (one the Spiders From Mars) was a Ric player.Clifton wrote:And of course David Bowie, even though he wasn't a Rick artist.
"It's Red Jim, but not as we know it...."
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And, not only that, but Trevor was as solid as a rock!thx1955 wrote:His bassist Trevor Boulder (one the Spiders From Mars) was a Ric player.
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- Lefty4003S8
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jps wrote:And, not only that, but Trevor was as solid as a rock!thx1955 wrote:His bassist Trevor Boulder (one the Spiders From Mars) was a Ric player.
You keep THAT up and you're liable to lose your comedic license!!!!
Do not drink from the toilet when taking Lyrica
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I got to see Bowie and the Spiders live, you're right, solid as a rock, and wow, I didn't realise he had passed away in 2013
"It's Red Jim, but not as we know it...."