My first Ric

jazzsmith · Post by **jazzsmith** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 3:54 am

Hello - this is my first posting on the Forum. I have been collecting vintage guitars for about four years, mostly Gretsch's and I have recently acquired my first Rickenbacker - a 1967 Model 370/6 (white binding front and back, 3 PU, slash soundhole) in Mapleglo. Its amazing! The neck is a little wider than the new Rics I've tried, more like a Fender. The bridge pickup is quinticentually Beatle-esque and the middle and neck pickups are full and melodious. I understand this model is quite rare. Does anyone have any additional info?

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Mon Nov 12, 2001 12:25 pm

Hello, Jeffrey. Your Ric sounds like a real keeper. Sorry I can't offer you any additional info. Just wanted to say Welcome.

jazzsmith · Post by **jazzsmith** » Tue Nov 13, 2001 4:46 am

Hi..and thanks. What I've gathered from the R. Smith book, is that there were 2 made in '59 and 1 made in '68, mapleglo's that is. Of course there are no reciepts from '67. I would love to know if there are other '67 370's or 375's Old Style WBBS in any finish.