Recording Rickenbacker Production Details

[chucksimms]

Having had a few vintage Ricks now, I'm interested in some of the characteristics and anomalies of particular years and models. I realize that there are some unique 'one off' items but curious about those generalizations that might be made. It might be useful for those looking to acquire instruments- whether it truly is stock or if there are particular features they favour- crushed pearl inlay, checkerboard binding, etc. I'll try to update and organize by year if others add to this.

Here's a couple of mine to begin:
1966: I have a 335 FG and 365OS. Black nuts on both. Very fast necks on both and completely 'flat' fretboards. Both have accents but the one on the 365 is just over 1" longer. Roller bridges on both. Kluson tuners on both.

1968: recently had a 335 JG and now possess a 375OS. Both have white nuts (curious if this was a consistent change). The 375's bridge is NOT a roller bridge. Again, vibrato arm is nearly 1" shorter than that on my '66 365. The accent on the 375 bears a stamped logo: "Ac'cent by paul pat appl. for" - yes, that's exactly how it was written. The necks are impossibly slim even by Rick standards, and the 375 fretboard has a slight radius. Kluson tuners on both.