1966 Rickenbacker 325 Fireglo

jessed · Post by **jessed** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:10 pm

I've owned a 1966 Ric 325 fireglo model with f hole for well over 30 years. It is in excellent condition--though it has a new vintage case because the old one died long ago on the road. I don't play much anymore and have been thinking of selling. (Write for serial number if interested)

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:12 am

Hi Greg, welcome to the Forum...you have mail!

tomyze · Post by **tomyze** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 5:50 am

Hi Greg,

I am interested in your 325. Can you send me additional info and pictures? Thank You
Tom
[email protected]

joepee · Post by **joepee** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 7:43 am

I'm way too poor to be interested, but...

1 o'clock or 2 o'clock f hole?

jessed · Post by **jessed** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 4:22 pm

Joe--

1 0'clock f hole, and hi to all you others, and thanks for the welcome. It seems this guitar, which I bought second-hand in 1972, has Grover keywinds instead of Kluson. The headstock is so unintruded that I never knew the difference until Mr. Bell pointed out to me that Ric originals are Klusons. I'll tell you--I wouldn't change them back. They look fine and the guitar rarely goes out of tune. I have a Ric 360 12 (which I bought new) in Mapleglo which I just checked, and the keywinds are Klusons. They work just fine and always have. As I say, I was THINKING of selling the guitar, but if the keywinds make a big difference, I'd just as soon keep it as it looks so good and plays so well. Thanks to everyone who has written to me with information.

jessed · Post by **jessed** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:34 am

Finally, Greg's fireglo 1966 325.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:54 am

Very nice Greg. Did you install the black knobs on it?

joepee · Post by **joepee** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:42 am

Dang! It's a "whattabeauty."

Now I have to wipe the drool off my keyboard.

jessed · Post by **jessed** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 2:49 pm

John--

No. As far as I know, the 1966 came with black knobs. I could be mistaken--but even the C64 has the standard black knobs, as did the original.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 3:24 pm

Greg, I'll clarify why I asked; Most domestic Rickenbackers by 1966 had chrome-top knobs rather than the black ones on your guitar, but the black knobs could very well be original to your guitar. Looks great either way!!

jessed · Post by **jessed** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 3:24 pm

John--

I believe the 1966 325s came with black knobs--standard since 1964.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 3:33 pm

LOL, we were trying at the same time....the Rose-Morris exports surely had them. Most 325s you see up to 1967 had black knobs, and some 310s/315s into 1967 had black knobs...

BTW the Fireglo on your 325 looks great Greg...

jessed · Post by **jessed** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:25 pm

John--thanks.

I guess you don't really notice it as an owner until other people see it too.