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remstar
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Post subject: Being young is killing me....  Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:41 pm |
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In a way it really is. I had loved ricks since my early teens. (still in my teens) And I have never had the chance to play one in my life. The Closest i have ever been to one has been about a foot. Never knew what a rick was when that happened. I was young and all I about knew about it was that It was expensive (above 2k) and out of my range. So I did not bother. I don't know what it is after all guitars i have played i keep comming back to Rickenbacker. Sometimes it seems fate is calling me.
I mean recently when i have been hanging up the phone the numbers are usually 325!! I don't know if thats just people's limit to talking with me now, maybe. Just the other day it came up again In MATH!.
Well im rambling now but case in short. Hopefully I'll get one someday.
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Post subject: Re: Being young is killing me.... Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:58 pm |
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I got my first Rickenbacker at 17. A 1982 JG 620. I bought it on layaway, it took six months to pay off. Back then it cost the same as 4 months rent on my apartment at the time. Your best bet is a used one... Players can be found in the $1000 range. Some less popular models - like 430's or 250s or even a few 650's can be had for less if you keep your eyes open on Craigslist or Ebay... What you won't find in that range is a brand new vintage series model. But cool and playable RICS can be found if you look... 
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A Rickenbacker Fan in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
79 JG 4001
80 FG 620/12
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91 JG 610
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remstar
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Post subject: Re: Being young is killing me.... Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:05 pm |
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The Cheapest rick i can find is a 2008 620 NON Original Pickups....1200 dollars...
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remstar
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Post subject: Re: Being young is killing me.... Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 3:10 pm |
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Ps I know this is off topic but, did they make the 350v63 in sea green??
Thanks
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jbudweiser
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Post subject: Re: Being young is killing me.... Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:05 pm |
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Remstar. Not that I'm aware of! The 350v63 was never offered in sea green straight from the factory! In answer to your original post, I really wish you luck and hope you find a Ric I'm not sure where you live, but if your in the US you should be fine. It's worth taking the time to save and use the search in models at the top of this page. Get to know what are the differences in each model. If your going to buy 2nd hand get a good one, get some extra bucks saved so you really get something good! You have waited this long ,,,so make it worth the wait. Choose carefully the instrument you do eventually purchase, set it up well, and then plug it into a good amp and you will know what you've been missing!
Don't think of anything but a Real Rickenbacker with Ric pickups! Good luck!
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Post subject: Re: Being young is killing me.... Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:53 pm |
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remstar wrote: Ps I know this is off topic but, did they make the 350v63 in sea green??
Thanks Not sure... But they certainly made the model in Blue Boy! http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Rickenback ... 1c1ec74d68 
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A Rickenbacker Fan in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
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91 JG 610
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Post subject: Re: Being young is killing me.... Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:59 am |
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That is too cool. (Looks llke Sea Foam on my monitor....)
PS - No, that is way beyond cool.
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Post subject: Re: Being young is killing me.... Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:38 pm |
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Sea Green was a color of the year ("COY" or "COTY"); if someone ordered a 350 in SG the year SG was available, then RIC built one. 
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Post subject: Re: Being young is killing me.... Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:11 pm |
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Brian Morton
A Rickenbacker Fan in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
79 JG 4001
80 FG 620/12
81 BG 480
91 JG 610
02 BG 620
Amps -
78 TR7
83 TR25
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Post subject: Re: Being young is killing me.... Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:59 pm |
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remstar wrote: Being young is killing me..... Yeah, it nearly killed me too.
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