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Rickenbacker Fret Markers

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by MrDuncan, Nov 21, 2005.

  1. Nov 21, 2005 #1
    MrDuncan

    MrDuncan Guest

    Oct 16, 2004
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    Recently I have been in the market for a brand new Rickenbacker. I have looked at some of the pictures of the ones that members here own and I am curious why some have dot markers and others have the triangle inlays. What are the offering now.

    I know one of you Rickenbacker experts must have the answer.
     
  2. Nov 21, 2005 #2
    00soul

    00soul Guest

    Jan 4, 2005
    seal beach, ca

    the standard modern 4003 will have a triangle inlays. the dot markers are for some of the specialty models.
     
  3. Nov 21, 2005 #3
    loendmaestro

    loendmaestro

    Jan 15, 2004
    Vienna VA
    Dots can be found on the "S" models & the C64 & V63 series.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2005 #4
    PinkTelephone

    PinkTelephone

    Feb 18, 2004
    Shrub Oak New York
    yup basically
    i have a brand new 2004 rick 4003 with triangles
    most of the model custom ones like the 8 strings and stuff have dots.

    maybe theres another underlying thing but i dont know.
     
  5. Nov 22, 2005 #5
    iamthebassman

    iamthebassman

    Feb 24, 2004
    Austin,Texas
    Endorsing Artist: Phantom Guitars, Eastwood Guitars
    I prefer the dots.
    rics.jpg
     
  6. Nov 22, 2005 #6
    MrDuncan

    MrDuncan Guest

    Oct 16, 2004
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    I'm looking at getting a 4003 and it doesn't hurt that I prefer the triangle inlays. After going around the Rickenbacker site for a bit I found the vintage models that have the dots and also noticed that the headstocks on the vintage models are shaped backwards from the way they are now. Personally, I like the new style better.
     
  7. Nov 22, 2005 #7
    loendmaestro

    loendmaestro

    Jan 15, 2004
    Vienna VA
    The C64 reverse headstock is in tribute to Paul McCartney. The (now discontinued) V63's had the normal headstock, as the the old "S" models.