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"Warming the Soul"
1997 360 Jetglo
Photo courtesy of Wesley Brooks


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This page is filled with the comments made by Rickenbacker owners at the time they registered their instruments. If you didn't make a comment at that time, but wish to do so now, please feel free to send them along to the Registration Page. The comments are listed in the order in which they were received.



Listing of Comments to August 30, 2000

  1. wide tone range,versatile

  2. plays and sounds great

  3. finish is gorgeous

  4. hard day's night chord

  5. nice playing guitar

  6. very hot pickups

  7. slightly wider neck

  8. heavenly

  9. nothing sounds so sweet

  10. need I say more

  11. love the walnut

  12. 1st Rick bought in college

  13. so different looking

  14. nice to be different

  15. bass of choice since 1980

  16. truly a work of art

  17. thanks for a nice bass

  18. great guitar

  19. love wide fingerboard

  20. sold 65 Epi Casino to get it

  21. deep sound

  22. vibrato sucks

  23. playing ricks for 25 years

  24. paid $375. in 1968

  25. it's a great sound

  26. owned by Al Jardine

  27. $900 in 1996

  28. all time favourite

  29. dream since mid 60's

  30. found friend last year

  31. birdseye maple

  32. removed top pickguard

  33. wasn't gonna buy it

  34. last new RM sold

  35. very fine guitar

  36. bought for $250.

  37. looks like cobalt

  38. this bass is so beautiful it hurts

  39. one off

  40. charactered like crazy

  41. love rickenbacker mania

  42. best bass player Squire

  43. fortunate to own this guitar

  44. rick of my dreams

  45. can you give me any hx

  46. love it love it love it

  47. i have always wanted a Ric

  48. great guitar magic sound

  49. one of a kind

  50. used in BEATLEMANIA

  51. heavens best kept secret

  52. traded car for this guitar

  53. I love Rics

  54. played solid from 72-85

  55. plays easily

  56. very tight tone

  57. always been a great bass

  58. wanted 325 since 1963

  59. playing since 68 first Ric

  60. purchased in Hawaii 78

  61. I love rickenbackers

  62. made famous by G. Harrison

  63. probably be buried with it

  64. waiting for 30 odd years

  65. trying to catch up with jwilli

  66. first Ric since college

  67. bought second hand

  68. proud owner of my 2nd Rick

  69. storage from 1979-99

  70. most recent acquisition

  71. most prized possession

  72. an absolute gem

  73. every guitar player should have one

  74. thanks for the great Ric resource

  75. black hardware love it

  76. refused $4000 for it

  77. one fine playing 12 string

  78. bought from friend in TO 1988

  79. white trim BADASS

  80. never fails to keep me in a frenzy

  81. bent vibrato to resemble Lennon's

  82. photos say it all

  83. nary a scratch

  84. installed 60's vintage hardware

  85. found this beauty at last

  86. checkerboard binding toaster at neck

  87. keep up the great work

  88. Hot Damn a 65

  89. This guitar plays really well

  90. customized to JL specs

  91. I absolutely love this guitar

  92. glad I found this one

  93. I wanted to be 600!

  94. one is just not enuff

  95. I love this guitar

  96. very early, black edges

  97. nothing better than a new rick except an old rick

  98. brand new Ric

  99. my first rickenbacker

  100. never for sale!

  101. great low action

  102. nice playing guitar

  103. Ricks rule

  104. fifth rick. from Wisconsin

  105. $83 out of pocket cash

  106. Xmas present got it at Easter

  107. had this bass for about 20 years

  108. new model to add

  109. fell in love with the tone

  110. you have a nice site

  111. I have only seen one other bass this color

  112. pickups rewound

  113. wanted a Ric for 2 decades

  114. most expensive I own

  115. bought in 83 for gbp250.00

  116. It is the best guitar I have ever had.

  117. Life on Earth would be sadly incomplete without my RickenPuppy!

  118. lowest action I have ever seen on any guitar, let alone a 12 string

  119. This guitar rules!!!!!!!!!!!

  120. Classic look, classic sound.
  121. I saved, I bought, I jangled.

  122. Real nice color the center doesn't get too light or blond in the red of the fireglo

  123. This is addictive!

  124. Still in mint condition

  125. Has that Ric tone that cuts through any mix

  126. of course it sounds incredible

  127. it looks beautiful

  128. I could never have believed that such a great instrument could actually exist.

  129. I fell in love with this cute little guitar instantly

  130. gorgeous deep red fireglo

  131. beautiful fireglo with amazing tone

  132. I love this bass

  133. I got it in Japan

  134. I wish I had two so I could keep one for playing and one for admiring

  135. It was so beautiful I just had to have it

  136. truly a dream come true

  137. absolutely beautiful

  138. fantastic sound

  139. A great player I love it

  140. awesome guitar

  141. I love it.

  142. It's a 12 that plays like a 6 and sounds like a 24. My third!

  143. Sounds great!

  144. signed by Roger McGuinn

  145. gotta get another one

  146. I will have this guitar the rest of my days

  147. I love this guitar!

  148. It looks better than me.

  149. Plays like butter.

  150. I will never let this baby get away from me.

  151. Smooth and mellow neck pickup sound.

  152. My prized possession.

  153. Yeah, I'm another one who, after 30 years I got my dream Ric and Vox AC-30! "The sound" lives!

  154. One of the best Ricks I've ever had.

  155. The sound is heavenly and it's probably the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen.

  156. It's an unbelievable guitar.

  157. I took one look at it and just knew.

  158. Way cool!!!!

  159. Looking for more

  160. I love the jangley sound it makes. It is unmistakeable.

  161. I just love the sound!

  162. Has seen many miles

  163. I'm in love with another RIC. Absolutely beautiful and plays like a dream.

  164. One beautiful guitar!

  165. Very cool sound

  166. It is the best guitar in the world

  167. I like the old "odd" Ricks

  168. It was my first Ric and definitely my favourite guitar. I haven't put it down since.

  169. Now if I could only play what's in my head

  170. Love this thing!!!!

  171. Love the rig. Truly unique.

  172. It's a great guitar which has been trusty and reliable.

  173. By far it's one of the finest playing I've ever had.

  174. The best neck and action of any instrument I have ever played.

  175. Under someones bed for a few years. Still sounds great.

  176. This is my 6th Rickenbacker and it's the best of all.

  177. Always wanted this model.

  178. A really sweet guitar. The only problem I've had is that it's made me want to buy a 370/12!

  179. You know I'm close to tears just looking at it. The Rolls Royce of Semi's.

  180. Nice sound

  181. Great sound but tricky to master.

  182. Gorgeous!

  183. This is the best sounding and feeling bass I have ever had.

  184. Killer tones from three toasters.

  185. Got it for High School graduation

  186. $275. in 1977

  187. I bought myself the most sexiest guitar yesterday!

  188. Great bass in good condition.

  189. My second Ric. Just a gorgeous as my first. Consider me an all RIC player.

  190. The 345 is unsurpassed by no other Rickenbacker 6 string guitar (except John Lennon's is just as good).

  191. It looks very cool.

  192. I'm in jangle heaven!!!

  193. I love this bass.

  194. Both beautiful guitars. Very road used as they sould be. Love em both.

  195. Now I can die in peace. I think the paint is still drying.

  196. Can you say Geddy Lee?

  197. Great bass!

  198. Kinda thrashed, still sounds wonderful. Another Lazarus in waiting.

  199. This is a lovely little 320 in fine condition bought for an exceptionally reasonable price.

  200. Great instrument.

  201. My first Rickenbacker was an old 4001 JG with checkerboard binding with the treble pickup nonfunctional. I am still kicking myself for parting with that jewel.

  202. I love them.

  203. I love this guitar. The sound, feel and color are amazing. After playing it for two minutes I knew my credit card bill was about to go up. It's truly a wonderful guitar.

  204. I finally bought my dream Rick whilst on holiday in Canada. Love it!!

  205. This (1935) guitar still plays excellent. I also have the original rickenbacker amplifier (still works) to accompany this guitar.

  206. It handles very sweetly and although it shows its age it is still producing that Rick Bass sound!

  207. I finally found an autumnglo 360 yea!

  208. Nothing beats the sound of a RIC! It's my baby. The style is timeless and it plays like a dream.

  209. I love this bass

  210. Given and inscribed by Roger McGuinn to Tom Petty.

  211. My first Rickenbacker guitar.

  212. Finally got my 260/12V64!

  213. Great guitar and case.

  214. It loses nothing at all when played up the neck. This bad boy ain't for the meek, or those who just want to peddle quarter notes, it's made to be played, baybee.

  215. Wonderful

  216. A raving reissue!! The true jingle-jangle sound!!

  217. What an extraordinary guitar. The 60's pickups are absolutely fabulous!!

  218. PMC head is the exact version McCartney used. It has the reversed headstock and nameplate.

  219. This guitar is small but plays great.

  220. It is in outstanding shape.

  221. Hand signed by Paul Weller.

  222. Beautiful guitar.

  223. Ahhh. The guitar I was always meant to have.

  224. Superb sound for recording rhythm parts. It does take a bit of time to get used to the very narrow width of the neck.

  225. Bought because it was the same as Pete Townshend

  226. Beautiful TP guitar.

  227. It plays better now than when new!

  228. Has figured birdseye top with some flame too!! I love this bass and have played the hell out of it. I'll never play another make of bass.

  229. I have used it for 10 years and it still opens up eyes at the gigs.

  230. After playing a 325 for 1o0 years, this thing is huge!

  231. It's the gear baby!

  232. Wouldn't part with it for anything.

  233. I wish I owned one like this a long time ago

  234. I do believe that I am addicted because I am still looking.

  235. Absolutely beautiful.

  236. I always wanted a Ricky. I love it. I don't know why somebody was willing to part with it.

  237. I am 47 and bought my first Ricky bass just six months ago. How I have wasted the last 30 years.

  238. Very very cool guitar.

  239. This is yet another beautiful guitar and yes, it sings.

  240. The Rickenbacker quality and looks have always intrigued me since I started playing in 1964.

  241. My first bass and my favourite 4 string I've ever played!

  242. I love this bass more than any other!!!!!!!

  243. Awesome!

  244. I now have my second RIC. However, I have already experienced problems in deciding which one to play first.

  245. Long live Rick.

  246. Best bass I've ever played.

  247. I believe that I am addicted. Played my first Ric in 1964. Bought my first Ric in 1965.

  248. I love it and play it in a band called Eiffel.

  249. I like it. This is the guitar of my dreams.

  250. I can't say enough about this underrated guitar.

  251. Great neck, lightweight and, of course, beautiful. A real work of art.

  252. It's sweet..

  253. Best instrument I have ever played.

  254. Very cool RIC.

  255. The Rick is just not a guitar for me. He's always been my partner and always will be.

  256. I just bought my first Rick three days ago.

  257. I have modified the Rick so it looks like John's.

  258. I first bought a Fireglo 4001V63 but sold it to a friend and got the Mapleglo. I should have kept the first one with me!

  259. I chose a 330 because I wanted to have an all-mighty Rick. I love the attacky sound.

  260. My third Rickenbacker. The most recent model I won and the most I've ever paid for one. But more than worth it. Another beautiful guitar!

  261. Special order that some guy didn't like!!! Go figure!

  262. I bought in 1974 and it's still mine! Great bass!!

  263. All I had in mind was that "I must get a 330!" It has two toaster pickups that really roar.

  264. This beauty was just delivered today.

  265. Great instrument!

  266. Gorgeous, incredible action and tone.

  267. Most beautiful guitar in this town.

  268. This is my third Ricky.

  269. I love my new RIC!

  270. Ric #3

  271. A beauty just like George's. Couldn't resist it!!

  272. Owned and played by Andy Bell of Ride

  273. I just bought it and I love it. It feels right to me.

  274. My bass.

  275. It still sounds fantastic.

  276. I dig it!

  277. I dig this one too!

  278. I bought this beautiful Rick on the knocker twenty years ago when I was paid $1000. a month. It took more than two months before the $2500. dollar guitar came over to me by sea.

  279. Finally got one with Ric-o-sound!

  280. I have recently purchased my 360 Ric and I am over the moon with it!

  281. Best bass ever made. I think!

  282. Looks great with its gold trussrod cover and pickguard.

  283. Perfect instrument, perfect fretboard, perfect finish, perfect sound, perfect case.

  284. This bass is really sweet.

  285. Very cool RIC.

  286. My first Rickenbacker after admiring them from a distance for years. I grew up on The Beatles, REM and Tom Petty and lived for the jangle. I am loving it.

  287. A real beauty. So playable.

  288. My first Rickenbacker.

  289. A guitar I lusted for ater seeing it on the Rickenbacker site. It eventually found me and it continues to surprise me with its brilliance.

  290. Everything Mr. Hall promised and more. What a flame. Absolutely flawless in every respect.

  291. This is one of the finest instruments I've ever played. This is my third Rickenbacker, but it won't be my last.

  292. This is an amazing bass, play it all the time. Only bass I use. Love this guitar. This is my main gigging guitar.

  293. Wonderful instrument. Sounds great, looks killer. A high precision, high quality construction.

  294. First impression is that this is the best playing Ric I've ever touched.

  295. It sounds great!!!

  296. The best sound in the world.

  297. I can get the classic rick sound!

  298. I realize that one Rick is NOT ENOUGH!!

  299. Second Rick as beautiful as the first.

  300. A real beauty.

  301. My great desire is in my hands. It's my bass. My baby.

  302. After 20 years of wanting a Rickenbacker I finally got one! The best guitar I've ever played. Don't think the neighbours feel the same way.

  303. Still the most stunning sound around!

  304. Great action and a nice finish.

  305. Sounds and plays good.

  306. We love Rickenbackers.

  307. First Ric!

  308. My 2nd Rick - Can't help myself!

  309. My third Ric bass!

  310. Ricks RULE!!!

  311. Glad I bought my Rickenbacker. It's beautiful.

  312. Long awaited solid model. Great RIC sound! Glad I bought it.

  313. I needed a solid body.

  314. The sweetest action and great versatility.

  315. The most rich electric sound that I have ever heard.

  316. I bought this guitar new in 1967 and my love for it just keeps growing.

  317. Still the best bass I've ever played.

  318. Oh God!!! Another Rick bass!!!!

  319. My first Ric guitar!!!!

  320. Supreme!

  321. The newest addition to my Rick family.

  322. This is the best playing guitar I've ever owned!

  323. My favorite guitar of all time! I looked for over five years before I finally found one.

  324. This bass is really special to me.

  325. It doesn't get any better than this.

  326. This Rick is absolutely awesome!! I've never played a more comfortable guitar.

  327. This is a truly beautiful instrument in sight, sound and vibe.

  328. Sounds great!

  329. Nothing fancy but what beautiful tone.

  330. I am going for total world domination!!!!

  331. Nothing else comes anywhere near a Ric, and nothing ever will!

  332. A super player and gorgeous to boot!

  333. She's a beaut!

  334. Love it!

  335. A sound of its own, the workmanship is superb. I can't say enough about this guitar.

  336. Plays like a dream.

  337. What a "Sweet" heavy load!

  338. I am proud to be one of the few Italian owners of this mythical instrument.

  339. This guitar has been my work-horse for so long and it shows, but I still love it!!!!! It sounds great and the feel is perfect.

  340. Favorite guitar of all the guitars I have owned or played. Period.

  341. Now I won't even touch another bass.

  342. Very nice.

  343. Love those toasters.

  344. My biggest impulse buying! I'm not a good guitar player but she sounds and plays good for me. Truly a treasure. I think I'll have to practice more!

  345. Six years without a Rick. How did I survive?

  346. The tone and playability of this bass is incredible.

  347. When I croak I'm taking this one with me.

  348. This is my third Rick. I guess I'm hooked.

  349. My second Ric!

  350. Great guitar!!

  351. I have yet to play a better bass than this and I do not think that I will find one anytime soon.

  352. This guitar rules!

  353. Self-indulgent though it is to say, there are some things on a purely personal level that are beyond comment. A Fireglo 360 Rickenbacker is such a thing for me.

  354. This beauty which I've had for 25 years has the prettiest Fireglo to ever come out of Santa Ana.

  355. It sounds great and feels great, now I just need a bass to go with it.

  356. What a bass. Something I dreamed of owning since I was 17.

  357. Awesome instrument made in honor of an awesome player.

  358. Truly the best purchase I have ever made.

  359. Great bass.

  360. RIC's the best!!!!!!!



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