See below. Some of these older models are in high demand. Pit Bull Guitars PB-30M Electric Bass Guitar Kit (30″ Scale) (Maple Fretboard) Bass Guitar Kits, DIY Guitar Kits, F Type Bass Kit, S Series AUD $ 189.00. The Un-Sung Musical Instrument in Inchon Korea who manufactures guitars for Gibson, Epiphone etc and marketed the models URK300, URK500 and URK512 under the Silver Star line.The URK512 and the Tokai Rebelrockers are copies of the Rick 330-12 and not the 360-12. Wholesale best rickenbacker online at discount prices from China best wholesalers on DHgate.com. Models, specifications, owner's manuals, and discussion forum. He used this type on stage with Wings.Even if you do not have the talent or time to build your own, this is still a fascinating and informative article.Here we see in a bit more detail how to make a Rick 325. Many times they use descriptions that makes no sense as they have no idea of what they have written . He then reset the neck angle so that the action is now much better. (This page was recently re-named.) I already had an old Hofner bass and a ’66 “SG” Standard but I wanted to get my hands on a Gretsch Country Gentleman and a Rickenbacker like the ones Lennon used. I brought it to my luthier to see what could be done. I spray painted the plexiglass pick guard gold on the under side. I bought a Chinese Bigsby copy ( under $20 us with free shipping) and a sheet of clear plexiglass. BE AWARE!!. We’ll help you to work out whether it’s worth paying extra for a high-end version or whether you’re getting just as good a deal by getting the cheaper item.

The truss rod cover was already clear plexiglass so I printed out a Rick styled logo and shaded it gold. The guitar was received with the strings untuned. The continuing story of Fakenbackers, Rickenfakers and Chickenbackers: the “Rickenbacker”  copies. China Rickenbacker wholesale - Select 2020 high quality Rickenbacker products in best price from certified Chinese Rickenbacker Guitar manufacturers, Rickenbacker Electric Guitar suppliers, wholesalers and factory on Made-in-China.com Gibson made fine guitars in Japan Under the Orville name.

They also produce counterfeit Gibson, Fenders, PRS, Gretsch. Telecaster Bass '51 Precision Reissue 60th Anniv P BassThe new alternate design with aggresive style and reachGive your Ric "a rest" AND keep it totally original!The new alternate design with aggresive style and reachFor 2015 thru present + 4003W 4003S + 4003S5 stringThis page was last updated: 21-Aug 06:20. The pups are more rick like.Here are some differences seen between the real ricks and some copies. If you have a limited need for a guitar that has these looks then I would recommend it. Some of the cheaper models had bolt on necks unlike the originals. Rickenbacker is also the only manufacturer that I know who refuses to let retailers advertise their pricing. Since I began my search I discovered that they have been and still exist several clones and knock offs. Rickenbacker Copy Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by amphlett7, Nov 19, 2008. hipshot 4 string rickenbacker bridge used hipshot bass bridge real upgrade for your bass … Hohner Rockwood JB98 Jazz Bass with Rickenbacker s . That is why Rickenbacker is so committed keeping them out of the USA.Here we have probably the weirdest copy that I have ever seen. I believe that Lennon was using Hofner tea-cup knows on the 1st Sullivan show.Until I find some teacup knobs, I will paint mine with silver paint.Here are some pages from older far-eastern catalogues boldly displaying the Rickenbacker clones.Here are just some of the brand names we have found on Rickenbacker copies.Along with the guitars the Rickenbacker bass model 4001 used by Paul McCartney has been the target of copies. Bass Guitar Kits, DIY Guitar Kits, F Type Bass Kit, S Series AUD $ 189.00. Other than John Lennon, George Harrison, Tom Petty, how many Rick players can you name? I have big trust issues with companies that do not want to display their prices openly.The 320, 325 models are ¾ sized and after playing Gibson and Fender guitars for many years, the Rickenbacker ¾ feels a bit flimsy but the tone variety is amazing. I was able to lower it but not as low as I had wished. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. They even go as far as trying to prevent people from selling their used copies on Ebay.

The neck and pickup positions are extremely accurate. The prices for these babies are going steadily upwards.We have also seen the Rickenbacker copies with such brand and model names as Wolf, Fernandes, Encore Series 10, Silver-Star, Tokai, Galveston, Jet, Eagle, Tanglewood, Hutchins, Riff, Michael Delsey Designs, Indie, Greco, Aria Pro II, Dillion, Degas, Agile, Jay Turser, Norwegian Wood, Rockinbetter, Rebelrocker, Aspen, Bradley and others. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Given that I don't gel with Ricks it's no surprise but my thought when I bought it was with it being a copy I won't feel guilty fiddling with it. Corporate headquarters. I did my best but the bridge is very flimsy and tight to adjust.

The names Fakenbacker, Rickenfacker, Chickenbacker and now even Chinabackers all relate to knock-off and counterfeit guitars made to resemble the classic Rickenbackers used by the Beatles and other famous bands.

Now there are people out there who buy fakes and augment them with real Ric parts. I don’t think that anyone duplicated this color since Fernandes RG-112 back in the ’80’s.

Should have bought it when I had the chance (early '80's).