Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

It sounds better, stays in tune better, is easier to change the strings and for me has a more late 1950s look which I enjoy. The fifth knob wiring has also made it possible to experiment with a wider range of sounds. I really enjoyed the instrument before, however, these modifications have been a great learning experience and a lot of fun. I would be remiss if I didn't thank all of those who made comment on this topic and offered encouragement. I must confess that I was not wild about drilling holes in my guitar at first.

I'm glad you did it ...this look is something that was lurking and needed to resurface.

I had that tailpice on the 12 string that I bought from John Hall in 1972.After Bill Meyers drilled the second set of stringing holes ,that became THE tailpiece for me .After stringing and tuning countless 'R' tailpieces ...I longed for the return of the Vintage .

Both are a classic look and totally identifiable with the company.

Here is a recent photo of my Model 350 with vintage knob.

The knob is a Gibson stock item PRTK-030 Vintage Amber. It is a perfect fit for the Rickenbacker switch. And to think I have turned myself inside out trying to age a cream knob.

Peter, I know you got the chrome knobs from Jetglow's site....just wondering, are those the V.1 or the V.2 ones?

I'm in a similar state as you were before - taking a mapleglo 300 series and thinking of adding the burns knobs with a gold pickguard

Corey: They are the V2 knobs.

FYI....I only have 14 sets of the V2's left.
Looks really good Peter!

Thanks Peter.

I'm just waiting on my statement info, Wes. Peter's pic may have swayed me to the v2 set.