Joe's Vintage Guitars Blog

Serial Number & Dating Guides

Reference guides for dating vintage guitars by serial number, pot codes, and production records.

Serial Number & Dating Guides

Rickenbacker Bridges And Tailpieces

Identify Rickenbacker R and trapeze tailpieces, Kauffman and Accent vibratos, and bridge details. Compare timelines, photos and signs of replacement parts.

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Serial Number & Dating Guides

Rickenbacker Finish Colors And Dating

Identify Rickenbacker Fireglo, Mapleglo and Jetglo finishes. Compare colors, finish wear and period details with photographs of guitars from my archive.

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