Archive - Rickenbacker 101

Short Takes: 1982 4005BT

I mean, I guess it had to exist?

Sep 29 • Andy White

The Ricktionary

A guide to the terminology, abbreviations, nicknames, and collector jargon of the Rickenbacker world.

Sep 25

Short Takes: 1988 Per Gessle 350

It’s got the look

Sep 22 • Andy White

Short Takes: Rose Morris Redburst

If you thought Fireglo varied over the years…

Sep 18 • Andy White

Terminology: Stubby

Short and to the point

Sep 17 • Andy White

Terminology: The Rickenbacker Skunk Stripe

From solution to signifier

Sep 13

Terminology: Turquoise

The color of the 90’s

Sep 3 • Andy White

August 2026

Short Takes: The 1980s “None More Black” Basses

How much more black could this be?

Aug 26 • Andy White

Timeline: The Evolution of the 460

What even is a deluxe entry-level guitar, anyway?

Aug 25 • Andy White

Terminology: Red Side Dots

Who even looks at this stuff?

Aug 15 • Andy White

Short Takes: 1995 360/12 BH/BT

Aug 14 • Andy White

Short Takes: 1970 360

When exceptions were the rule

Aug 12 • Andy White

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