Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Hi all, found this pic on an ebay auction (I think?) - but can't remember what model it was said to be. All I have is that it's a 1997 Model R, which is one I've never heard of. It looks like a 330FG with an f-hole. It's a particularly pretty finish, like a slightly more 'complete' fireglo (no bald patch in the centre) which appeals to me. Can someone give me some idea what it's real name might be?

Regards, Aristeas

Lee: When you get the chance would you please check the address in your post as it does not lead to a photo. You have described a Model 1997 which has been discontinued by RIC. I have always enjoyed the f-hole. Your characterization is a good one in that it is essentially a Model 330 with an f-hole and vintage toaster pickups.

Hm,
Sorry about that, the link works fine for me, but then it may be just from my cache. It's a link from my old 'dotcommies' site.
Try cutting and pasting either of these links instead -

http://odin.prohosting.com/aristeas/R1997.jpg

http://odin.prohosting.com/aristeas/MODEL R1997.jpg

Regards, LK

PS - Is this colour a FireGlo, or is it something else - it looks great, LK

Lee, the link didn't work for me. However, here a pic of my lefty RICs with the 1997 on the right. Another difference between the 1997 and 330 is that the 1997 has a 21 fret neck.

http://home.att.net/~wmthor/wsb/html/view.cgi-photo.html--SiteID-360787.html