1. Introduction
                1.1 Legal Disclaimers
                1.2 Summary Of Changes For This Version
        2. Table of Contents
        3. A Brief History Of alt.guitar.rickenbacker
        4. Jargon / Glossary, Miscellaneous Lore and Traditions
        5. Frequently Asked Questions
                5.1 How do I pronounce "Rickenbacker"?
                5.2 What is Rick-o-Sound and how do I use it?
                5.3 What are the neck widths of the various Rickenbacker 
                    models?
                5.4 What kinds of strings work well with Rickenbacker guitars?
                    What are Pyramid strings?  Where can I buy them?
                5.5 What are some suggestions on how to re-string my 
                    Rickenbacker 6-string or 12-string guitar?
                5.6 How does the serial number system work?  My guitar 
                    (or bass) has serial number XX-1234.  What year was 

                    it made?
                5.7 How can I get "The Sound" without owning a 370/12 RM? 
                5.8 How do I care for my Ric's finish?
                5.9 Oil finishes too?
                5.10 Will unwinding my vintage re-issue pickups make 
                     them sound better?  What is the procedure?
                5.11 What are the types of magnets used in the different kinds
                     of pickups and their sonic characteristics?
                5.12 What are the differences between a 4001 and a 4003 bass?
                5.13 Where can I buy a Rickenbacker acoustic guitar?
                5.14 Can I get a tour of the Rickenbacker factory?  Is there
                     a showroom where I can try/buy guitars?
                5.15 Can I order a custom-made guitar/bass from Rickenbacker?
                     Can I send my guitar/bass to Rickenbacker to have them 
                     customize it for me?
                5.16 How can I rewire my 325 or 350 to make the 5th knob
                     function as a volume knob for the middle pickup?
                5.17 How can I reduce the hum my guitar/pickups are putting 
                     out?
                5.18 How do I adjust the action/truss rods?
                5.19 Which Rickenbacker did which Beatle use to record 
                     which song?
                5.20 How is a model 330 different from a 360?  
                5.21 Why doesn't Rickenbacker manufacture (overseas) a 
                     budget range like Squier/Epiphone/DeArmond?
                5.22 What string gauges does Peter Buck use?
                5.23 I would like to buy a new truss rod cover.  Why does 
                     Rickenbacker require me to trade in my old one?
                5.24 Why don't modern Rickenbackers have the same inlays
                     as they did back in the sixties?
                5.25 Can I use a Schaller strap lock system with a 
                     Rickenbacker guitar?
                5.26 What is the difference between Autumnglo and Walnut?
                5.27 What is the relationship between Electro, Ryder,
                     and Rickenbacker?
                5.28 What gauge wire is used in Rickenbacker pickups?
                5.29 What type of material is used for Rickenbacker 
                     pick guards?
                5.30 What type of wood is used for Rickenbacker fret boards?
                5.31 What is the dark wood used in the laminated maple necks 
                     of Rickenbacker guitars?
                5.32 Where can I get the font for the Rickenbacker logo?