Here's the guitar I want - whadayathink...

bmi_guy · Post by **bmi_guy** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:40 am

How about this:

The John Hall Signature Series Rickenbacker...

In a brand new model / new design. (With toasters - of course - number of pups, colors, etc. yet to be determined) Available in 6 or 12 string, and bass model.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:44 am

Nashville toasters?

bmi_guy · Post by **bmi_guy** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:53 am

Man - that really hurt...

Ok - California Toasters - in honor of RIC being in California.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 1:59 pm

Why not make a Jetglo 4 slice toaster and put gold Rickenbacker TRCs on each side?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:04 pm

Wow you've given me a slew of ideas, all of which JH is gonna hate...

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:12 pm

I believe there was a John Hall Signature Guitar, it was called the 490 and had interchangable pickups and electronics mounted to a removable pickguard.

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:53 pm

Page 63 on Bacon & Day's Rickenbacker book.

squid · Post by **squid** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:24 am

Well, I'm with Michael on that original post. I think Ric's "modern" guitars are great, and I look forward to seeing whatever might be currently brewing in the R&D department. Somehow, though, I don't think it will involve toasters as standard issue. The Ric-buckers have adorned every new model electric guitar that's been issued lately.

Care to share any insights on the future, Mr. Hall?

bmi_guy · Post by **bmi_guy** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:33 am

Thanks John...

I wanna buy a new RIC in the next few months and I see a new John Hall Signature Series in my dreams. (With toasters)
If not, I'm gonna throw a tantrum... and I'll squall until I get my way.

How about it Mr. Hall? What better way to kick off 2005?

squid · Post by **squid** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:53 am

Michael, in the interim, how about this: a 650C in Mapleglo with toasters and high-performance vibrato? All of the Mapleglo 650C's I've seen have looked great. Toasters would really complement the chrome pick-guard and the VH option would really cap the whole thing off. I don't know if such a thing is possible. In my own mind, I can see clearance issues with the VH cavity (in the back of the guitar), the vintage pick-ups, and the low neck profile, but if such a thing were possible, it'd be fabulous. Even if the VP's are impossible, a 650C MG VH is a real gem.

bmi_guy · Post by **bmi_guy** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:10 am

Oooooooooo... there's an idea!
But I was think'n more on the semi-hollow body concept. I've never seen the "C" in MG - thought the 650C's were all JetGlo?? Are you thinking of the 620?

squid · Post by **squid** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:59 am

No, the Colorado is available in standard Ric finishes (including the colour of the year). If you go to GBase (http://www.gbase.com), you can sometimes find a picture of a 650C MG. They always look good.

bmi_guy · Post by **bmi_guy** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:17 am

Oooooo.... Oooooooo...

Thanks John. This opens up a whole 'nother world!!

krick · Post by **krick** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:35 am

Here is a Fireglo 650C:

squid · Post by **squid** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:44 am

Nice. Who made the guards, Kevin?