Got my Frankenbacker 480

Transition years of Rickenbacker Guitars from 1973-1983 inclusive

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Got my Frankenbacker 480

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It came to day and it is still defrosting so I didn't play it yet.I just took a quick look to make sure it wasn't broken.

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octagon wrote:It came to day and it is still defrosting so I didn't play it yet.I just took a quick look to make sure it wasn't broken.

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OMG, you got that Mitch!?!?!?

I was looking very HARD at that one!

Good thing for you I'm broke! :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Please, a full description on this one please!

CONGRATS!
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Re: Got my Frankenbacker 480

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ajish4 wrote:
octagon wrote:It came to day and it is still defrosting so I didn't play it yet.I just took a quick look to make sure it wasn't broken.
OMG, you got that Mitch!?!?!?

I was looking very HARD at that one!

Good thing for you I'm broke! :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Please, a full description on this one please!

CONGRATS!
Thanks Tony! I have just gotten it today and I had to let it defrost but all and all I am really happy with my purchase.I think The parts alone has to be worth the $710 I paid for it.

The neck pickup is a vintage Gibson T top humbucker

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Bridge pickup is a 70s DiMarzio Superdistortion

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The Vibrato tailpiece is a Bowen Handle

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The tuners are vintage Gibson machines from a Les Paul Custom(?) and the tone knobs are from a Les Paul too.

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Put them all together and it still sounds like a Rickenbacker but these pickups are loud and love the Rawk!

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octagon wrote:Put them all together and it still sounds like a Rickenbacker
I'd have to question that. A Dimarzio SuperDistortion?
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Re: Got my Frankenbacker 480

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VERY COOL,

Thanks Mitch.

Man, I'm going to do it this year, I'm going to START to learn to play guitar.

I would have loved this guitar......UGH.

That one OUCHES! LOL

Now THAT's a description! 8)
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Did your son ever take up the 650? That would be perfect with a nice comfy wide fretboard for your bass fingers!
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Well Jason im thinking this might do the trick :mrgreen: http://www.squidoo.com/tinkerbell-guitar
congrats on the guitar Mitch.. 8)
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The color of that Tinkerbell guitar knocks me out! :shock:
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Theres fairy dust in the booth :lol:
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Thanks guys!

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jdogric12 wrote:Did your son ever take up the 650? That would be perfect with a nice comfy wide fretboard for your bass fingers!
I wish Jdog, he sold it to pay for some car repairs. Unfortunately, that old Town Car is requiring more and more work each year.
We're trying to get it to hold together just one more year of Med School. It died coming here today, we had to go and fetch him.

The ONE thing I asked for this Christmas is that Rocksmith Gutiar game. All I have is that cheapo Peavey Generation tele guitar. I'd really like to get something REAL (I paid $125.00 for it a few years ago) to learn on.

Scott, you show Janey that picture and I'll send the Seven Dwarfs after you! :lol:
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ajish4 wrote:
Scott, you show Janey that picture and I'll send the Seven Dwarfs after you! :lol:
NOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooOOOOOOOO i can handle the woodcutter but not the 7 Dwarfs...
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ajish4 wrote:Man, I'm going to do it this year, I'm going to START to learn to play guitar.
When will you be FINISHED learning it? :lol:
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ajish4 wrote:Scott, you show Janey that picture and I'll send the Seven Dwarfs after you! :lol:
Do a youtube search for Coal Black And De Sebben Dwarfs. Amazing Warner Bros. cartoon that was banned after it came out during WW II. 8)
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jps wrote:
ajish4 wrote:Scott, you show Janey that picture and I'll send the Seven Dwarfs after you! :lol:
Do a youtube search for Coal Black And De Sebben Dwarfs. Amazing Warner Bros. cartoon that was banned after it came out during WW II. 8)
Um, Um, Uh...........PM SENT.
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