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intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:19 pm
by ubdrum
Hi all -
I've been an off and on lurker for years it seems, finally decided to get in on the fun! I am an avowed Rickenbacker enthusiast/addict in Massachusetts ... and proud owner of three (so far) ...
1998 fireglo Model 1997, purchased new
1999 fireglo Model 360-12V64, purchased new
1967 fireglo Model 450, purchased on ebay a few weeks ago
Both the 1997 and 360-12V64 have the pre-scatterwound "hot" toasters ... which I do like a lot and don't plan on changing. But when I got the 450 and plugged it in, I was floored - those old 60's pickups have a certain mojo, I can't put the guitar down! A little TLC is in order, however - a new pickguard is a must ....
Regards,
Steve
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:29 pm
by Ontario_RIC_fan
Welcome Steven!
Don't forget to add all of your guitars to the register...
Also we are very fond of pictures... Feel free to share some!
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:49 pm
by ubdrum
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:01 pm
by Ontario_RIC_fan
A nice family portrait!
Pickguardian will make you a new one for your 450...
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:10 pm
by admin
Welcome Steve. Please see my PM.
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:12 pm
by cjj
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:24 pm
by ubdrum
Yes, I've been in contact with Tony at Pickguardian and it's in the works, provided I can put the guitar down long enough to get the pickguard off lol!
Peter, Brian, and CJ - thanks for the welcome and kind comments ... it is a great feeling to fraternize with people that have a likeminded appreciation for these fine instruments!
I have a funny feeling that my Rickenbacker GAS is not complete yet!
Regards,
Steve
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:16 pm
by cjj
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:28 pm
by jps
Welcome, Steve!
There is certainly something special about '60s (and early '70s) toaster pickups!
I have five of them, three of them on basses.
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:50 pm
by winston
Welcome to the forum Steve.
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:30 am
by doctorwho
Welcome, Steven!
Great trio of Fireglos that you have!
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:12 am
by ubdrum
Thanks!
Make that a quartet! Just won a 1966 450-12 on ebay
And yes, I am fortunate enough to have a very understanding wife!
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:46 am
by electrofaro
Welcome Steve - great guitars!
Beware, RAS, once acquired, never goes away naturally again
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:50 am
by jps
Wildberry wrote:Beware, RAS, once acquired, never goes away naturally again
I think it's too late for him!
Re: intro/first post
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:27 am
by ubdrum
LOL yes, I believe it's an incurable disease!
In my wildest dreams I could have never imagined getting two 60's Rickys but I love the feel of the 450 so much, I figured getting a matching 12 string would be the proper thing to do ...
