Recent content by thx1955

Oh, I meant to say, the reason that the factory has gone back to full width inlays, it's easier, faster, and more cost effective than the previous methods. Our lovely Maria is finishing out the binding, for some reason, the ladies at Ric are lightning fast at this compared to the men, so as...

Ive had the distinct and very rare pleasure (borderline euphoria) of being allowed to tour the Rickenbacker Factory, and, the tour guide was John Hall himself. Got a chance to meet all the lovely ladies who finish out the 4003's, seems like the Ladies can do Binding finish lightning fast. I...

It's plastic

I'd almost agree with Jaymi, depending on the age and colour of the S, and the age of the 4003. New 4003's have full width inlays, a nice slim neck, and Walnut wings.

Hi, Thanks for the invitiation. I got here as a result of a cross posting talking about your fretless 3001, that's a rare Ric. The Shadow is nice too. I'm sure there's a few other Ric-Forum members here, I've seen at least 2 others. As I mentioned I've only ever played Rics, and I'm...

I meant to ask, how do you join or apply to join the Rickenbacker Club here at Talkbass ??

I've owned and played Rics since I was 18, never had the urge or GAS to play anything else !! My 1981 4001-S My 1995 4003 1971 Ampeg B-15 and my former 4001-c64 Better shot of my 4003 My 75th Anniversary DCM-4003