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A little Rickenbacker love...
I bought this Rickenbacker in 2001.
It's a 650 series, Dakota model - aka 650D, at the time the least expensive guitar in Rickenbacker's lineup, at a princely $699. It's the finest electric guitar I've ever owned (and there have been a few) - and I've been reminded of that today. For the last couple of months, a dear friend of mine who's hunkered down in Manhattan, and I, relatively newly retired in Minnesota, have been grappling with JamKazam to be able to collaborate musically over the 1000 mile gap. We've been pretty successful so far - but today, I pulled the Rickenbacker out of its case and added it to the mix. I was reminded, instantly, of just exactly how much I love this guitar, the way it plays, and the way it sounds. I'm down to 2 electrics and 3 acoustics. This one is going nowhere.
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And it's purdy, too.
Bob
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Wow, that is nice. I’m sure it sounds as good as it looks.
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Very under-rated brand. I had a 324c for awhile and it was the most well-made electric I've owned.
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That's a beauty!!
How would you describe the sound? (as opposed to the "normal" 330/360-type Ric tones?..) |
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Highly idiosyncratic - and the narrow "U" neck and mandolin-width frets violate every principle of AGF orthodoxy - but exceptionally well-built instruments with a tone/visual vibe which, like Gretsch, is very much sui generis and a love-it/hate-it affair for many; FYI I've got a mid-80's 360/6 set up with flatwound 13's - lowest action of any electric I own with nary a buzz, and my wife's favorite rhythm guitar...
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Rickenbacker is also unusual in that they are one of the very few American makers who still produce everything here in the USA. They’ve never considered going off-shore to increase market share - they have more orders than they can handle as it is - and they fiercely protect their brand, trademarks and copyright. That’s why you see so few clones; those that do get through (on eBay and the like) get shut down pretty quickly.
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That is indeed a beauty. I've always loved the 6-series Rics, and it's very rare to see one being played live anywhere. I was in a Beatles cover band for many years, and I played a Ric 330 for that gig - I still have it, and love it.
It's nice to fall in love again with an old flame - enjoy. |
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Very Nice, boasts all "American farm grown woods" (walnut & maple) and thru the body neck .
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The gold pick guard is not original - standard issue on the 650D was chrome. I found that way too ostentatious for my church gig at the time, especially when I realized I was dazzling congregation members in the front rows
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I have a 360/6 and 360/12, but have never actually played (nor heard) one of the 650 Series Rickenbackers. |
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Lovely pair of 360s
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