Is this legit: 360 1962

[pfflam]

Well?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-360-Fi ... 53dfdb4350

I'm wondering if this year had these parts, particularly those Stove-knobs and that single gold pickguard?

[winston]

My 1961 375 OS FG had oven knobs from factory. The top part of the guard set is missing on that guitar.

[sloop_john_b]

Yep, that should have a top guard.

[paologregorio]

That's definitely a `62!
Note the transitional style headstock; sort of between the larger `58 type headstock and the ultra skinny headstocks of the mid-late 60s models, and the skinny headstocks of 70s/early 80s models that pre-date the "Gumby" style headstock.

Very cool guitar. The FG has faded/mellowed significantly. It's practically a "no glo"!

[collin]

Very cool guitar. The FG has faded/mellowed significantly. It's practically a "no glo"!

Yeah, i'm in love with this guitar-----decent price too (for CME, at least...). I do remember nicer ones selling for the same figure a year ago though.

[libratune]

It's gone. I was trying to work a deal with them but they sold it earlier today.

[winston]

It wasn't me that bought it .........in case anyone was wondering.

It was just a bit too beat up. Both for my taste and for the price they were asking.

[libratune]

I lowballed them with an offer and they countered with $4900. That was something I could work with. I asked for photos of the control cavity but nothing happened then the listing was pulled. I'm betting they sold it in store for more than their offer to me.

[Scastles]

Personally I think $5K was the max it was worth.

The bridge was resting to close to the plate, and if you look at the side pics of it , the action appeared to be very high. Not a lot of room to work with, just my dos centavos.

[winston]

IMO that guitar was worth about $4-5K tops so Ron in my mind you were making them an offer near the top it its value. It needs a lot of work and as Stan pointed out perhaps it needs its neck reset. That observation was also made by me and that's one of the reasons why I passed on it.

[libratune]

Yeah, I was concerned about the neck reset issue, so I asked for a photo of the bass side of the neck by the neck p/up. Here's what I got:

The bridge had about 3/16" to move down, so it wasn't a total disaster. And I wasn't going to pay $4900 for it, but -- like Collin -- I do like the "well played" look and these pre-'65 double-bounds don't come along very often.

I was surprised at how fast they went from $6995 to $4900 on this one. But, you're right, even that was pricey.

Thanks for your thoughts. I'll get over it!

[collin]

Wow, I would have paid $4900 for it....I wish I knew they were going that low!

Even with a neck reset....I'm a sucker for well-played guitars. Not to the point of paying more for it....but I kinda prefer them like that.

Dayum, deal of the month right there.

[apossibleworld]

Well this little beater is in its way to me. As a touring musician (nothing you've ever heard of) who's always wanted a pre-65 360 or 365, I'm very excited, and feel it was a fair price. There aren't any other guitars like this on the market, other than pristine examples that are destined for fancier collections than mine. I know that it's a risk that the neck angle will be ok enough, but I have a feeling it will be ok. I'll report back once it's in hand. woo hoo!

[libratune]

Hey Robbie, welcome to the forum. I hope that guitar works out for you. I'd be interested to know the story of how you came by it -- in the store, or persuaded the seller to end the auction early.

In any event, welcome and good luck!

[Danotron]

Welcome Robbie,

The guitar looks amazing! Please let us know how it is when you get it.

Dan