Lennon's 1958 Model 325
Sorry Don. Long day here I am afraid. I should have realized this and your question is a far more interesting than my lame response. It would have made far more sense wouldn't it, than having a repair technician from New York contact RIC about wiring diagrams etc. One thing is for sure, the finish would have been as it should have been.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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It is to be remembered that Lennon was frequently changing things whether it be eye glasses, hats, vibrato arms, volume knobs or the finish of his guitars. The changing of his instruments finish is just part of this "change for the sake of change" in my view. I suppose the Rickenbacker and Casino are but two examples. This behaviour continued to create a uniqueness that was associated with "coolness" that was emulated very soon thereafter by fans. It seems to have had a lasting impression as here we are as Rickenbacker enthusiasts making these modifications to our instruments nearly 40 years later.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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