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Real or fake Rickenbacker?
Just bought this old guitar and would be interested to know if it is a real Rickenbacker or not? Any idea?
u/No-Emergency-7534 — 16 hours ago
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Help ID’ing
Hi - my uncle passed and has this Rick, not sure exactly what model it is if someone could help? This is the only picture I have. I can find value if I know model, but may consider flipping it to be lefty…. Seems tough though! Thanks!
Edit: thanks for the quick copy ID. Sounds like it’s a great reason to keep & try flipping! :)
u/Good-Investment2796 — 17 hours ago
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Can’t believe I finally own a Rick! ‘74 480
Walked into a local shop and impulse bought it on the spot. It’s in amazing condition and my fav color way.
u/Thatstrage — 2 days ago
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New Ric! 1/15 Limited 4002 run in Blueburst.
Just arrived today! The body wings are from Ric's secret NOS stash from the original run of 4002's in the early 80s.
u/Comadivine11 — 2 days ago
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First time buyer advice
Hi all
I am going to look at and hopefully buy my first Rickenbacker tomorrow. A 4003 in Midnight blue has come available used at a seemingly good price.
I have lusted after one for years. I played a particular nice playing one earlier this year while travelling (unfortunately it sold before I could get the money together).
Can anyone give me any advice or things to look out for besides the obvious does it play and sound good.
Any help appreciated its a lot of money, so I'd like to make sure I've done as much research done as possible.
u/Dazmandious_the_wise — 3 days ago
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Front and back of the 57 950
Sorry I never posted the back and out of case. So I just had to share. I’m a month into ownership and still a bit obsessed. That being said I wish these were made in higher numbers. I have little to know others to talk about their examples. At least from this original body bunch. That being said any other owners out there. Cheers fellas
u/BubbleJam9 — 3 days ago
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NBD - 3030 in Walnut
New bass day!!! This 3030 is actually a pocket full of fun, in more ways than one! It’s got super short scale flats on them that actually have decent tension, not too wobbly at all!
This is a fun curiosity but not a unicorn! I’m reminded of the Supro(?) Pocket Basses of the 60s, and while this isn’t exactly an entry level instrument, it does have the 60s charm! If you’re looking for Geddy Lee or Chris Squire tones, THIS AINT FOR YOU!!! But if you love that Tic Tac sound or the woofy low end or plucky top end of 60s Semi-Hollow Basses, think those Vox Teardrops and similar, this is the bass for you!
u/Key-Platform-8005 — 6 days ago
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Pulling the trigger on this 4003s tomorrow. Thoughts?
Comes with the OHSC, stickers, plastic bridge pickup cover, the mutes, all that jazz. A beautiful 2024 4003s indeed, I was also provided with the serial number, and it checked out on the Rickenbacker database. I got burned not too long ago buying a fake Ric not knowing what to look out for, but this bad boy is a go for sure. Just wanted to talk about it!
Update: i bought it! The bridge pickup was all original, it did have an aftermarket chrome ring, but being a 2024 4003s, this bass is from the year prior to them introducing the new treble bezel. Therefore, all is well! (Please hit me up with aftermarket treble bezels lol) The seller was from Facebook Marketplace. My partner and i drove 4 hours for it, bass + OHSC + being able to play it through his home setup/analyze every square inch of the instrument before purchasing it, i came to a total of $1600. Probably the best deal I’ll ever find! Including the original OHSC, I couldn’t find a single Ric bass that wasn’t 2.5k+. I’m considering myself a lucky man indeed
u/BreathCompetitive117 — 7 days ago
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What model is Drake Bell playing here?
Looks like a 350, but the spacing between pickups is narrower and I see 24 frets instead of the usual 21. The only match I could find was a 1995 350 without the accent vibrato and Hi-gains instead of Toasters. Custom order maybe? Or modded?
u/Apo458 — 7 days ago
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Stolen Rickenbackers and other guitars/basses
STOLEN GEAR ALERT
Location: Greensboro / Triad Region, North Carolina
Police Report #: 20260627124 (Greensboro Police Department)
Please check serial numbers and unique indicators before buying or trading any of the following instruments.
Gibson Electrics, Acoustics & Mandolins
1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior
Serial Number: 7 2961
Finish: TV Yellow Refinish
Unique Features: Features a black "stinger" painted on the back of the headstock (added during the TV yellow refinish).
2013 Gibson Hummingbird Custom
Serial Number: 12613016
Finish: Cherry Sunburst
Unique Features: Quilted maple back and sides. Has visible marks on the headstock from a clip-on tuner reacting with the nitrocellulose finish. Equipped with a custom inlaid pickguard that is slightly smaller than the factory default.
1954 Gibson J-50 Acoustic
Unique Features: Spruce top with mahogany back and sides; rosewood bridge and pegs.
Guild case (non original)
1924 Gibson F-4 Mandolin
Has refret and a new nut, with the original finish, and the original hardshell case
Rickenbacker Guitars & Basses
1962 Rickenbacker 625 (solid body with tremolo) Jet-Glo Finish
Serial Number: BI475
Ac’cent vibrato, Rick-o-Sound stereo jacks, CTS pots, Sprague Orange Drop tone caps (replacement), new wiring
1982 Rickenbacker 360 (12-String)
Serial Number: VA 079
Maple Glo finish, new nut installed
2005 Rickenbacker 360
Jet Glo finish, original hardshell case
2017 Rickenbacker 4003 Bass
Serial Number: 1737748
Finish: Mapleglo
Unique Features: Modified with a custom walnut pickguard instead of the standard factory white plastic guard.
1978 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass
Finish: Autumnglo
Unique Features: Features a repaired structural crack in the neck located just below the headstock.
Fender / Squier Guitars & Basses
1987 Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster
Finish: Ocean Turquoise
Unique Features: US-manufactured body (Corona) sent to FujiGen for assembly. The neck heel is date-stamped August 1987 and carries the specific Fujigen "ST-DEX2" stamp. Highly figured neck wood; lightweight two-piece alder body with medium contouring.
1969 Fender Telecaster (Modified)
Unique Features: Original finish has been completely stripped down to bare wood. The neck pickup position was very roughly routed by hand to accommodate a vintage "patent sticker" Gibson humbucker. Professional refret; fitted with a newer, thick black bakelite pickguard.
Fender JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass
Serial Number: MX18180003
Finish: Faded Daphne Blue
Unique Features: The stock pickup has been upgraded/swapped out for a custom Lollar Mustang bass pickup.
Custom-Built B-Bender Telecaster
Unique Features: Built using a white Squier Telecaster body with a B-Bender mechanical device installed. Features a Warmoth neck with a rosewood fingerboard, instantly recognizable by playing card motif stickers used as fret markers.
Custom-Built Thinline Telecaster
Unique Features: Orange sparkle semi-hollow thinline body with a unique "cat-eye" style sound hole cutout. Maple neck with a matching maple fingerboard.
Late 1990s Squier Stratocaster
Finish:Lake Placid Blue
Unique Features: Strung left-handed.
1950s Fender Champ Lap Steel
Cream finish, original hard shell case
Other Instruments
2020 Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr.
Finish: Cadillac Green
Unique Features: Equipped with gold hardware and a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece.
Harmony H35 "Batwing" Mandolin
Unique Features: Fitted with a highly recognizable vintage gold foil pickup.
Eastman MD314 F-Style Mandolin
Unique Features: Classic finish, F-style body with an oval sound hole.
Sierra Pedal Steel Guitar
Unique Features: Configured with 3 pedals.
u/mystolenguitars — 8 days ago
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New (to me) 2016 Rickenbacker 330/12 with black pickguard and TRC
Thank you to Rickysounds for the black plastics and yes... the inspiration is Andy Bell from Ride (IYKYK)
u/Small_Present — 8 days ago
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4003 vs 4003s comfort question
How does the comfort compare between these 2? does the 4003 have the same arm bezel the 4003s has? I am assuming it doesn't because of the binding. if you have played both do you find one to be more comfortable than the other?
I picked up a used 4003s in the other day and I am loving it but right after I got home I saw a 4003 in a finish that I like a lot more went up for sale. I am considering selling my 4003s to fund the 4003 but I am concerned about the binding on the 4003 being uncomfortable compared to the 4003s. I got a pretty good deal on it so worst case I get my money back but I could likely turn a small profit
Edit: added picture of my 4003s
u/UsernameX-2112 — 8 days ago
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Custom text 4003 truss rod covers?
Is anyone making these? Anyone got some links?
u/grind_monkee23 — 10 days ago
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Buzz on open e string 360
The high open e string on my 360 slightly buzzes when plucked. Ive had it for a year now but it’s more noticeable now. This is the only issue I’ve had with this guitar. It’s really not that noticeable but the way i play my guitar , its very annoying to me. Anyone else experience this ? If so what was the problem?
u/Expensive_Berry856 — 12 days ago