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Topic: Rickenbacker B6 Pickup-Magnet Width Question |
steve takacs
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beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 19 Nov 2009 5:55 pm |
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I'm a bit confused. I've heard that pre-war Rickenbacker bakelite B6s had 1.5 inch magnets as opposed to 1.25 inch magnets on the post wars. In some of the threads though, it's mentioned the PICKUPS THEMSELVES were changed from 1.5 to 1.25 inches in width. I assumed the pickup width itself was 1.25 inches on pre- and post-war B6s. Can anyone clarify?
Also, would anyone want to venture a guess at a reasonable price for a pre-war B6 (six strings) in excellent condition in today's market given the recession? Thanks, steve t |
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Don McClellan
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California/Thailand
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Posted 19 Nov 2009 8:26 pm
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| Sawasdee Steve, I can't help you with your question but I thought I'd let you know I'm in Thailand now. Are you too? If so, please let me know. I have a reso with me and an ukulele. Plus I'm very interested in seeing Hua Hin. Don |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 19 Nov 2009 8:35 pm
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| Hiya, Don, Nope, we are not quite there yet, should be in a month's time though. Until then we are freezin here in the Beijing wind and cold. Looking forward to meeting you for the first time after years of Forum contacts. steve t |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 19 Nov 2009 9:28 pm They don't come cheap any more!
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Discounting the few sellers that know little about Ricks and see only GREAT BIG DOLLAR SIGNS........
I'd be willing to venture that for a clean, pre-war B-6 you can expect to invest between $700 & $1,500.
Depends on who's selling it and how bad they might want to get rid of it.
Rick Alexander's estate was offering one of his for around $800 including shipping. Beware of the guitar stores because they seem to want to rip anyone with an interest. Jeff Strouse here on the Forum might be able to help you. |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 19 Nov 2009 9:39 pm
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| Thanks, Ray, you certainly have the credientials and I will take your advice on this one. I'm not desperate to buy one so 'll be gravitating towards the low price end of the cost spectrum. steve t |
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Bill Creller
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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 20 Nov 2009 5:09 pm
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You are correct about the magnet width. The pre-war pickup coils seem to have a lower impedence, or DC resistance than post-war coils. Pre-war coils are all over the place with their windings, like anywhere from 1200 ohms to 2000 ohms. Must have been wound by guess and by gosh!! It just doesn't matter though, they all sound good!  |
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