the Compensator control) was developed in the early ‘60s and was also included on the revamped 325, along with a sturdier dual truss rod system.The names Fakenbacker, Rickenfaker, Chickenbacker, and now even Chinabackers all relate to knock-off and counterfeit guitars made to resemble the classic Rickenbackers used by the Beatles and others. Rickenbacker’s ubiquitous blend knob (a.k.a. When the 325 recommenced production in ’64, design updates included a split-level ’guard, small black ‘K.K.’ knobs and an Ac’cent vibrato in place of the original single-layer pickguard, large ‘cooker’ knobs and Kaufmann Vib-Rola. Interestingly, Rose-Morris Capris were increasingly seen in the hands of British Invasion guitarists who then reimported their unique Rickenbacker sound to the U.S., further fueling the demand on home turf. Whereas there are no 325s recorded as shipped during ’62 and ’63 due to a lack of interest, in ’64 Rickenbacker found itself struggling with unprecedented levels of demand. And in a complete reversal of fortune Lennon almost single-handedly revived the ailing short-scale Capri.
The electric guitar industry suddenly boomed.
The Rose-Morris export deal coincided with the explosion of the Beatles in America following their record-breaking television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show in February ’64 when around 73 million people tuned in to watch.
The Rose-Morris 1993 12-string Capri was soon added to the range, inspired by George Harrison’s recent acquisition of a prototype 360/12.Īfter Lennon acquired his second 325 (serial DB122) in ’64 he was also gifted a unique 12-string – a one-of-a-kind 325/12 (albeit without a vibrato) – though this model never went into regular production. Late 1957 ‘Polynesian’ prototype German carve no f-holeĮarly 1958 First production Capris (numbers V81-V111) flat tops first 8 no f-holesġ960 John Lennon purchases 325 number V81ġ964 Split-level ’guard 5x black ‘K.K.’ knobs Ac’cent vibrato Rose-Morris 325S/1996ġ985 V-Series 325V59 (Lennon/#V81 specs) 325V64 (Lennon/#DB122 specs)Ģ002 C series 325C58 (Lennon/#V81 specs) 325C64 (Lennon/#DB122 specs)Ģ006 1996 (Rose-Morris reissue) Amber Fireglo sunburst finishĢ023 325C64 available Jetglo (black) finish
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