A New Standard for Affordable Guitars Most instruments designed with the basic premise that they be in by inexpensively priced usually succeed in trading off basic uti and function toward a rock bottom price. This is not an acceptable compromise to Rickenbacker designers as more than a half century of reputation for the finest electric […]

Part I Rickenbacker’s Silver Finish One of the more unique finishes used by Rickenbacker International Corporation was that of “Silver.” This finish is on the record books as having been offered from 1980-1984, however, a keen eye and some sleuthing will reveal that the instruments finished in Silver continued to roll off the assembly line […]

Part 1: Oh Dear What Can I Do?   An Incredible Journey he article attempts to explain the details surrounding the refinishing of John Lennon’s 1958 Rickenbacker guitar, the instrument that has become synonymous with the sound of the British Invasion. The reseach associated with answering questions required to prepare this article has been extensive […]

Some Signs of Rickenbacker Addiction Here are some criteria against which you may be able to assess a potential or longstanding Rickenbacker Addiction. I need not tell you what could happen should this information get into the wrong hands. The good news is that you can be treated. The bad news is that if you […]

Model 350 “Susanna Hoffs” Highlights: Over the period 1988-1991, Rickenbacker crafted the Susanna Hoffs’ Signature Limited Edition. The guitar obviously gets its name from Ms. Hoff’s who performed with “The Bangles.” This exquisitely beautiful model had the artist’s signature and the “Limited Edition” notation on the two-tier white plastic pickguard. The instrument is most striking […]

The British Invasion From my viewpoint, there is no more attractive and unique bass than the Rickenbacker Model 4005. It is simply one of those designs that has instant appeal with regard to look and sound. At the peak of the British Invasion, during the mid 1960’s, Rickenbacker International Corporation began to receive orders from […]

Raspberries and Rickenbackers Wally Bryson, guitarist with the Raspberries played one of two Rickenbackers he owned on two of the group’s greatest hits namely: “I Wanna Be with You” and “Let’s Pretend.” These songs were written by Eric Carmen for the Rickenbacker 12 string as this is said to be a sound that he always […]