Masterclass: Advanced Hardware Curriculum
Masterclass: Advanced Hardware Curriculum
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Convertible Hardware
Convertible Hardware
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of the various Rickenbacker convertible models that you acquired during your undergraduate studies. These include models such as the 456/12, 336/12, and 366/12.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: this photo of a pair of 366/12's. Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here?
Q1: look at the hardware, what's different on these two models (obviously one has the bridge cover removed, that's not what we're getting at). 1 point if you can ID the hardware difference.
Q2: Once we've ID'd the hardware difference - what does the 'different thing' do? 1 point
Q3: Which years had which hardware configuration? 2 points
Q4 (bonus): Did the solid-bodies exhibit this hardware difference also, or just the semi-hollow bodies? 3 points
Convertible Hardware - Answers:
Convertible Hardware - Answers:
From @bookrabbitsmith:
The stop is the difference.
From @ronsvintageguitars:
It seems that the stop was introduced in 1967 for the semi-hollow bodied models, although some post-'66 examples appear to be missing the stop, as it could have been removed and/or the comb mechanism is covering the place where the stop should be.
400-series Bridge
400-series Bridge
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of the floating 400-series bridge that you acquired during your undergraduate studies.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: the different placement of the floating bridge over the years (please note the placement of the bridge relative to the 3 screws mounting the base plate to the body). Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here? During what years was the 'short' placement used vs. the 'long' placement, and when did the placement change? Bonus points: which placement was used on the reissues, and was it the correct placement based on the model designation?
400-series Bridge - Answers:
400-series Bridge - Answers:
From @ronsvintageguitars:
What we're looking at here are the base plates of a (1969) model 420 on top and a (1964) model 450 on the bottom. The "short" placement of the base plate prevailed through 1965; the 'long' placement is seen starting in 1966. The base plates on the 425 and 450 V63 reissues of these models were not correct for those models. Since they were reissues of the Geo Harrison 1962 model 425/450, they should have had short base plates; instead, they had the post-1965 long baseplates.
Vibratos
Vibratos
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of Rickenbacker vibratos that you acquired during your undergraduate studies. This includes the Kauffman and Accent vibratos.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: this vibrato. You may refer to your Kelly & Kelly textbooks, pg 123 for this assignment. (Unfortunately, Professors Kelly seems to have featured a version of this vibrato with a Fender arm, so ignore that... Our example photoed shows the proper arm.) Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here? For what models and years was this an option?
Vibratos - Answers:
Vibratos - Answers:
From @ronsvintageguitars:
"During 1965 the 425 became a vibrato-equipped model by virtue of an imported Japanese unit, sometimes mistakenly referred to as a ‘Boyd vibrato’, that required minimal routing to the body’s top and the unsightly removal of a corner of the guitar’s pickguard. From this point onwards the single pickup non vibrato model was redesignated the 420. The vibrato-equipped 425 proved an unpopular choice and was dropped from price sheets by 1972." QED
Control Knobs
Control Knobs
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of Rickenbacker control knobs that you acquired during your undergraduate studies. This includes the standard ‘silver top’ knobs, the vintage black knobs, and the 50’s/early 60’s TV knobs.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: these knobs, as pictured. Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here? What are these knobs called and to which Rickenbacker models are they associated with?
Also: extra credit will be granted to the first student to correctly overview the control scheme pictured here.
Control Knobs - Answers:
Control Knobs - Answers:
From @high.numbers:
They are surplus knobs from Transonic amps, which the factory used for late 60s/early 70s production of “BYRD” wiring controls, as the lovely example shown here. 😍
Original Strap Bolts
Original Strap Bolts
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of the various Rickenbacker strap bolts that you acquired during your undergraduate studies.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: the 'original' strap bolt. Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here? What years were these style bolts used and on what models? Bonus: When did the generation of bolts that came after these get replaced by the 'modern' strap-lock compatible bolt?
Original Strap Bolts - Answers:
Original Strap Bolts - Answers:
From @haulinkraut:
1957-1958 on Combos and the 1st capris(long body 325)Then they were the non-bevelled type knurled thumb screw. These were use until they went to traditional strap locks(Schaller?) in the 2000s.
Metal TRCs
Metal TRCs
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of the various Rickenbacker truss rod covers that you acquired during your undergraduate studies. These include gold, white, and black TRCs, as well as those with silkscreened and raised letters.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: the metal TRC. Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here? During what years, and on what models was this metal TRC used?
Metal TRCs - Answers:
Metal TRCs - Answers:
From @haulinkraut:
Combo 400 tulip models. Anodized type nameplate. Not sure exactly on years, but 56-57 seems right.
"H" to "K"
"H" to "K"
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of the various Rickenbacker logos, headstock shapes, and company name changes that you acquired during your undergraduate studies.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: the "H" spelling change from "Rickenbacher" to "Rickenbacker"; the older spelling is shown in these photos of a frying pan. Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here? What year did the spelling change? Bonus: why did they change the spelling?
"H" to "K" - Answers:
"H" to "K" - Answers:
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Stamped Metal TRCs
Stamped Metal TRCs
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of the various Rickenbacker truss rod covers (TRCs) and their colors that you acquired during your undergraduate studies.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: the "Stamped Metal TRC." Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here? When were these TRCs used and on what models?
Stamped Metal TRCs - Answers:
Stamped Metal TRCs - Answers:
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Weird Bat
Weird Bat
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of the various Rickenbacker knobs and controls that you acquired during your undergraduate studies.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: the "Weird Bat." Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here? What's up with this bat, what model(s) was it used on? Bonus: who is the OEM of the 'normal bat'?
Weird Bat - Answers:
Weird Bat - Answers:
From @sonicblue:
i know one part of this — these bats were used on the 381JK and the 370/12RM, i.e., guitars with active circuitry.
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