Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

A friend of mine who used to play in bands back in the early 80's offered me another of his guitars (first was a '79 Stratocaster). He purchased this one new in 1980 and it sat in it's case for years before he decided to let it go to someone who would play it (and I have been!). It's in nearly mint condition, except for swirls in the finish and tarnish to a few screws and tuning pegs. I've been playing it through a variety of amps and it delivers the sounds you can only get from a Rickenbacker. It sounds especially glorious through the TopHat King Royale (boutique AC30TB), though it sounds great through the Spitfire, the 18w, and the Fender Bassman (in 1x12 custom cabinet).

Here she is:









While it won't be my overall #1, it will be in the top 3 getting regular play at home an at gigs.

Very cool! My very first RIC was an April 82 620 that was identical to this guitar - (even had the model 620 TRC)...

The small headstock Kluson tuners 620s are relatively rare! And the high gain pick ups from this era are to my ears the best of the best...

Congrats on scoring a great guitar.

It's a delightful guitar. Love the weight, the beefy neck, the sounds. I've got Gibson and Fender sounds covered, acoustic electric, and now Rickenbacker. All that I'm missing are a 12 string and a Gretsch guitar. That would cover nearly all sonic landscapes for me. I remember when a friend bought what I think was a 330 in the early 70's, and felt it was a "plinky" sounding guitar. At the time it was Les Pauls and Fenders/Marshalls or nothing. Still, it was a very nice guitar. Now that I own one I wonder why it took so long!

I was going to say i bet Brian Morton will wet his pants when he see this but he beat me to it