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Signature models
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:45 pm
by scotty
I was just wondering if we have a list anywhere of the Rickenbacker signature models.For example how many where made and what colours were they made in and in what quantities each Sig model got? thanks
Re: Signature models
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:27 pm
by sloop_john_b
1998 Pete Townshend. Three pickup 1997 w/ R tailpiece in FG. 250 produced.
370/12RM Roger McGuinn. Like a mid-60's 370/12, available in MG, FG, and JG. 1000 produced.
381 John Kay. 381 with HB-1 pickups and active preamp, available in JG (w/ black TRC). 250 produced.
350 Susanna Hoffs. "Deluxe" 350, w/ checkered binding and f/w inlays, available in JG. 250 produced.
4001 Chris Squire. Like a RM1999 with African Vermillion fretboard and headstock wings, available in Cream. 1000 produced.
325, 355, 355/12 John Lennon. "DB122" styling on all (355 model mostly had trapeze, 23 of them had the Accent). 2000 made between the three models.
230/2030 Glenn Frey. Like a 220 with silver trim, available in Jetglo (including fretboard). Run was supposed to be 1000, apparently far fewer were made.
360, 360/12 Carl Wilson. Like a mid 60's 360 or 360/12 with very thin tops. Available in Fireglo & Jetglo. 500 produced.
4004 Lemmy Kilmister. Like a "deluxe" 4004 Cheyenne, with checkered binding, star inlays, and oak leaf carvings. Three HB-1 pickups. Available in natural. Initial run of 50, later upped to 60.
Did I forget any?
Re: Signature models
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:29 pm
by JakeK
John, I had just finished typing the same info...you beat me to it!
You missed my man...
Tom Petty 660/12TP: two toasters; trapeze tailpiece; 1 3/4" neck width (at the nut); checked binding; avaiable in Fireglo and Jetglo; 1,000 produced
Re: Signature models
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:33 pm
by sloop_john_b
sloop_john_b wrote:
Did I forget any?
Why yes, I did!
660/12 Tom Petty. Like a 620/12 with checkered binding, f/w inlays, wider fretboard, and (most) highly figured birdseye maple tops. Available in FG and JG. 1000 produced.
Re: Signature models
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:43 pm
by scotty
Ah thanks guys that was very kind!
Re: Signature models
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:08 pm
by jps
sloop_john_b wrote:...4001 Chris Squire. Like a RM1999 with African Vermillion fretboard and headstock wings, available in Cream. 1000 produced....Did I forget any?
Wasn't it mentioned that, possibly, not all of this run has been completed? Something about skipped numbers in the run towards the end.
Re: Signature models
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:09 pm
by sloop_john_b
jps wrote:
Wasn't it mentioned that, possibly, not all of this run has been completed? Something about skipped numbers in the run towards the end.
Yeah, I've heard that.
Re: Signature models
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:12 pm
by JakeK
There's also rumors of several unsold CW models...including a 6 string and a 12-string in Mapleglo...
Re: Signature models
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:12 pm
by jaymi
Don't forget the blackstar!!!! There were only 200 of those...
Re: Signature models
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:13 pm
by sloop_john_b
jaymi wrote:Don't forget the blackstar!!!! There were only 200 of those...
Not really a signature model, though. Yes, endorsed by Mike Mesaros, but his name was never on it.
Re: Signature models
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:24 pm
by jdogric12
Re: Signature models
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:38 pm
by collin
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Of course, how could we forget?
330, JDog Limited Edition TUR 330 w/trapeze tailpiece/gold sig Pickguard and oven knobs. 1 produced. (
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Re: Signature models
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:00 pm
by scotty
Naturally! i love it Jason
Re: Signature models
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:03 pm
by fireglo67
Re: Signature models
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:03 pm
by fireglo67
