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Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:20 am
by Davegilmour
Hi to all ! I'm new to the forum.
I have been reading through all the interesting posts..
I have been a rickenbacker fan for many years and love anything from the late 1950's
DG
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:29 am
by Folkie
Welcome aboard, David!
So, tell us about your Rics...
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:51 am
by cjj
Welcome to the RRF Dave!
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:03 pm
by Davegilmour
Thanks for the welcome,
I only have 1 Rickenbacker .. Which was an early Christmas present.
But it is one truly stunning and rare guitar.. And is in the register here.
A 1958 Combo 850 in natural .. My dream guitar which I now luckily own
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:09 pm
by apossibleworld
I noticed that marked as Sold. Wow, you're one lucky fellow. I've love some description of what you think of it, what it sounds like etc. That's one of the most unique guitars ever built.
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:05 pm
by Davegilmour
Hi Robbie,
Out of interest where did you see it listed as sold?
It's simply amazing sounding ..! So diverse in tone and pick up settings..
It plays great, really good action.. Now I see what all the fuss is about with the Combo 850
I love this guitar, to know it was made the same year as john lennons, I looked up how many Combo 850,s they made in 1958 compared to 325's.. they made 8 natural 325,s in 58 but only 3 natural 850,s were made.
Such a rare rickenbacker and truly a beautiful example, I'm very happy indeed
Love to speak to anyone else with one ..
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:20 pm
by Ivan3000
Welcome! I really do like the combo 850 as well. Its like a 325 style body with a german carve, and an HS pickup. Its a breed all its own.
For your view pleasure:
P.S. You wouldn't happen to be a Pink Floyd fan would you?
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:30 pm
by Davegilmour
That's the beauty
my one is Serial # 85C8135
I wonder how many are still remaining in the world?
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:56 pm
by jps
Welcome, Dave!
Nice Rick. Here are a few that were at the second MARF (Mid Atlantic Rick Fest).
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:17 pm
by Davegilmour
WoW if I am not mistaken that is my one 4th in .. Directly In the middle
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:37 pm
by rickenbrother
Hello Dave and welcome to the forum!
IvanMunoz wrote:You wouldn't happen to be a Pink Floyd fan would you?
I'd imagine he often gets asked questions like that.
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:48 pm
by Davegilmour
Who are pink floyd ?
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:14 pm
by rickenbrother
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:22 pm
by jwilli
Davegilmour wrote:Who are pink floyd ?
You must be from the Dark Side of the Moon.
Re: Hi to all
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:11 pm
by wints
And he'll soon be comfortably numb when this thread reaches 3 or more pages!
Welcome Dave.