So whats the must have rickenbacker ?

[jimk]

I'll reply first, then read the thread later. I think there are 3 Ricks that everyone ought to have 1 of:
a 330, either 6 or 12 string
a 360, either a 12 or a 6 string, depending on which 330 one already has, and last
a 4003.
JimK

[indianation65]

Thanks friend...it's only a matter of time...Wahi'

...revisit wisdom through confidence

[Halbert]

I'll reply first, then read the thread later. I think there are 3 Ricks that everyone ought to have 1 of:
a 330, either 6 or 12 string
a 360, either a 12 or a 6 string, depending on which 330 one already has, and last
a 4003.
JimK

In that case, all I need is the 4003! That would actually top off my collection of guitars quite nicely.

[collin]

My guess would be the 325c58 because of its history.
Billy

Lemme guess.....you own a c58?

Not much actual "history" to them, as they are reissues no older than 5-6 years old, but I say they are an unlikely choice for a "must-have" for everyone because of the often limiting playability of the shortscale neck (which many have trouble with, especially those with big mitts).


My answer---probably just a 300-something hollowbody, if you need to fulfill the Ric-tone in your arsenal.
Any of them will do nicely!

[8mileshigh]

the next one

[BILLYC58]

My guess would be the 325c58 because of its history.
Billy

Lemme guess.....you own a c58?

Not much actual "history" to them, as they are reissues no older than 5-6 years old, but I say they are an unlikely choice for a "must-have" for everyone because of the often limiting playability of the shortscale neck (which many have trouble with, especially those with big mitts).


My answer---probably just a 300-something hollowbody, if you need to fulfill the Ric-tone in your arsenal.
Any of them will do nicely!

I just ment because of the beatles first sulliven preformence and that got people wanting rickenbackers more then ever and all the mystery behind the one john owned since we will never know the real truth about it.Reissue's are the only way to get one more of a collexctors item but a great guitar and yep I have one its my favorite.
Billy

[bassduke49]

I just ment because of the beatles first sulliven preformence and that got people wanting rickenbackers more then ever and all the mystery behind the one john owned since we will never know the real truth about it.Reissue's are the only way to get one more of a collexctors item but a great guitar and yep I have one its my favorite.
Billy

Actually, I am under the impression that Lennon's original and replacement 325 have been well documented. Do you know of Andy Babiuk's book, "Beatles Gear"?

[jimk]

I'll reply first, then read the thread later. I think there are 3 Ricks that everyone ought to have 1 of:
a 330, either 6 or 12 string
a 360, either a 12 or a 6 string, depending on which 330 one already has, and last
a 4003.
JimK

In that case, all I need is the 4003! That would actually top off my collection of guitars quite nicely.

A 330 FG six string has been at the top of my list for a while, now. I don't really play enough bass to warrant a 4003, but it would be fun to own one though.
JimK

[steverok]

Probably NOT a 325. Have to say a semi-hollow, standard Ric is a must-have.

[BILLYC58]

Yes I have his book thats my favorite book what I ment is we dont know why john kept switching knobs and why he really had the guitar refinished in black only guesses.

I just ment because of the beatles first sulliven preformence and that got people wanting rickenbackers more then ever and all the mystery behind the one john owned since we will never know the real truth about it.Reissue's are the only way to get one more of a collexctors item but a great guitar and yep I have one its my favorite.
Billy

Actually, I am under the impression that Lennon's original and replacement 325 have been well documented. Do you know of Andy Babiuk's book, "Beatles Gear"?

[simer4001]

Ive always wondered Since their are so many great models to choose from witch one do you think is the one every rickenbacker fan should have in their collection ?
My guess would be the 325c58 because of its history.
Billy

The one I must have is always the one I am looking for.

[jingle_jangle]

My guess would be the 325c58 because of its history.
Billy

Lemme guess.....you own a c58?

Not much actual "history" to them, as they are reissues no older than 5-6 years old, but I say they are an unlikely choice for a "must-have" for everyone because of the often limiting playability of the shortscale neck (which many have trouble with, especially those with big mitts).


My answer---probably just a 300-something hollowbody, if you need to fulfill the Ric-tone in your arsenal.
Any of them will do nicely!

I just ment because of the beatles first sulliven preformence and that got people wanting rickenbackers more then ever and all the mystery behind the one john owned since we will never know the real truth about it.Reissue's are the only way to get one more of a collexctors item but a great guitar and yep I have one its my favorite.


Billy

Got spell-check, Billy?

[cjj]

Hey, he spelled "Rickenbacker" right... well, except for the capital 'R'... What else matters?

[BILLYC58]

I know im not good at spelling.

[jingle_jangle]

Don't mean to bustyerbollocksbut, Spell check will do it for you, except for homonyms...