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stringsncords wrote: I know that the cost to convert a 330 to a 360WB is over $1,000 - don't you think that RIC could add binding during the production process and justify the cost increase for a guitar like this? To me, it would be the quintessential Ric model.

To my mind it isthe quintessential Ric model; it's instantly identifiable in the form of the 360/12 C63. The WB was just a 24 fret evolution of the original model that the C63 was based on. It was screened onto the Rickenbacker polish cloth for years (I have a couple of these still in their plastic packaging). The binding accents the body shape in a way that makes the plainer 330 seem, well...too plain. The triangle inlays similarly accent the fretboard, giving it much more character than plain dot inlays, not no mention much better visibility for reference on a darkened stage when playing live. It's just a better looking guitar, whichter it's a 21 fret V64/OS style (lacking IMHO due to the lack of soundhole binding-the soundhole looks much more striking when bound), or in the 24 fret WB model.

That being said, it's not that RIC can't add binding to the production process, it's just that there would be that many more guitar bodies would have to have the bodies routed on both sides for binding, have the binding applied, scraped after finishing, et cetera. Similarly, the necks would have to be routed for neck binding. All of those things snowball with respect to adding to time it takes to produce a guitar. Given RIC's backlog, and the fact that they appear to be at peak production capacity with the models they are currently building, a WB model is not going to happen for awhile, if it ever does. I think it might, since a lot of folks would like one, and given the number of WB conversions that luthiers do, but if it does, it's not going to happen for a long time, and there aren't any current plans to build the model.

Meanwhile, if you want a "new" one, you'll have to buy a new 330 and have it converted. If you want a true 360 WB with ROS, you'd have to buy the wiring loop, and either find a dual jackplate somewhere, or use something else-two single plates or a combination of a 330 plate and a recessed jack. I like these: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics ... Mount.html

Two of these would be used, or one in combination with a 330 jack plate. I rather like them, as they are completely recessed, yet I believe that one can still use an angle jack with them, IIRC. One could also fabricate a functional dual jack plate, I'm sure.

A 1959 360F in FG

Or any 60's 360 OS ,12 or 6 string.

I recently acquired my dream Rick: a '60s 365 O.S. in fireglo. One day I'd love to have a '60s 12, particularly an Rose Morris, but I'd be happy with any pre '73 360/12 or 330/12. For bass I'd like a cool colour like Azureglo or a pre '73 4001 or 4001S. Best of all, I'd just like to have my '89 4003S I sold last year!

rickenbrother wrote:Bert, I like that blueburst photoshopped 4001S!

Thanx Joey. I think it is clear that I'm not a skilled photoshopper. But I think what I want to show is clear. I myself especially like the upper curve (where one would lay his arm). Maybe s-bursts would be a nice idea for a new thread now I think of it.

Sheesh, I just realized that I actually left out my dream Rick in my original post!

360F Blue Boy.

sloop_john_b wrote:Sheesh, I just realized that I actually left out my dream Rick in my original post!

360F Blue Boy.

Aren't you a bit young to be having a senior moment?

Autumnglo Capri

sloop_john_b wrote:Sheesh, I just realized that I actually left out my dream Rick in my original post!

360F Blue Boy.

Make that two. I'd like one as well, with a 365 or 375 Capri in Blue Boy to match!

Any F series 6 or 12 string.

A 362/12. Should have bought one when it was still almost affordable.

A Rose-Morris Model 1993. Mmmmmm ... 1993 ...

doctorwho wrote:A Rose-Morris Model 1993. Mmmmmm ... 1993 ...

+1

My dream Rick will always be Combo 850. Never will be able to afford one much less find one for sale.

jumpindave wrote:My dream Rick will always be Combo 850. Never will be able to afford one much less find one for sale.

Same here...

A free 360F in any finish! Infact any free ric would be a dream!

ajish4 wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-4001-F ... dZViewItem

Is that amberglo or walnut? I have a fretted walnut, about the same age. Maybe not my dream rick but she's pretty dreamy!

A 12-string 4003 would be great.

A short scale 425/12 or a short 370-12

The only Rics that interest me are the basses with 5 strings ...