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Overview: The 4002
Rarer than hens’ teeth…on purpose
8 hrs ago • Andy White

February 2026

Short Takes: 2004 325/12V58
About as odd as they come…
Feb 21 • Andy White
Short Takes: The 1957 “Half-Tulip” Combo 450
The rarest production Rickenbacker?
Feb 19 • Andy White
Terminology: The “R” Tailpiece
A (mostly) functional thing of beauty
Feb 15 • Andy White
Terminology: The Kauffman Vibrola
The first guitar tremolo
Feb 10 • Andy White
Terminology: Rick-O-Sound
Part of what makes a Rickenbacker a Rickenbacker
Feb 5 • Andy White
Short Takes: The 1964 Randy Bachman 375
The first custom color New Style 360?
Feb 2 • Andy White
Overview: The First F-Body Guitars (1958-1962)
The guitars that taught Rickenbacker to just be themselves
Feb 1 • Andy White

January 2026

Timeline: The Evolution of the 360
Rickenbacker’s flagship model
Jan 28 • Andy White
Short Takes: 1984-85 360/12V64 Prototypes
The devil is in the details
Jan 21 • Andy White
Terminology: The Transitional Era
Not quite vintage, not quite modern
Jan 13 • Andy White
Overview: Serial Number Locator Guide
More that you might think, but still not that hard
Jan 12 • Andy White
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