Are 1973 basses models special?

Transition years of Rickenbacker Guitars from 1973-1983 inclusive

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yeah it's a tuxedo. Rick James lol, I already feel funky.
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I'm fairly sure that if you post some pics, some of the 'Rick-o-Philes' here would offer an evaluation.
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serial confirms 1975.
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pu cover is silver, the golden shines comes from lamp reflection, sadly. that would have been noble. do they exist in gold? or I might goldfinish it, hmmmm...
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Very pretty! 8)
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Wow, that one stayed white (it didn't go where mine went).
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Makes me miss my old Jan '75 in white. Which of course didn't stay white!
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The only white one I want is this one, in particular. :wink: 8)
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Some of my favorite songs have been recorded with that bass, and by my favorite bassist. :D
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jps wrote:The only white one I want is this one, in particular. :wink: 8)
I don't normally care for white (especially when it turns yellow), but that one is SHARP!
8) 8) 8)
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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cjj wrote:
jps wrote:The only white one I want is this one, in particular. :wink: 8)
I don't normally care for white (especially when it turns yellow), but that one is SHARP!
8) 8) 8)
Here is the bass before Jon modded it, at 02:19. I got to see it at very close range and got to meet Jon and Annie in '79. :D
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jps wrote:The only white one I want is this one, in particular. :wink: 8)
love the black on black headstock with the whiteglo. (the xtra fret 2 ! :D )
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Snatch that bass up before someone else does!
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A forumite has it in his trusty vault. 8)
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That is beautiful :D
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