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Is is necessary???

ScottTunes

ScottTunes

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Feb 7, 2011
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#1
I have a Rickenbacker 4001v63 MG that will be scarred for life do to previous owner's hacking... So I've decided to paint it... I'm leaning toward a dark blue pearl metallic, or better yet, if I can find it, a dark purple metallic (more toward the blue-ish side of purple)...

Should I paint the neck and headstock to match the body?? Or can I just paint the body??

What say you??????
 
#7
I wouldn't touch the neck with paint. I've never seen a neck that was painted, it usually just has a nice finish on it to ensure maximum playability. I would think that putting a coat of paint over the neck would potentially affect the playability of your bass. Body and headstock would be a good combo..
 
#8
MycooLeeyun said:
I wouldn't touch the neck with paint. I've never seen a neck that was painted, it usually just has a nice finish on it to ensure maximum playability. I would think that putting a coat of paint over the neck would potentially affect the playability of your bass. Body and headstock would be a good combo..
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I think most ric's have painted necks. I don't own one, but my reiverhead also has a painted neck and it feels normal.
 
#10
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Don't have any with it stripped of hardware.

Will post some soon...
 
#18
If you haven't gained a proficiency painting Rics from past projects then find someone who has to do the job. If it's your first project, and you're serious, throw the whole guitar out now. Better yet, take it camping and use it to start the campfire. You'll get more value out of the bass that way and it won't be as embarassing.
 
#20
I'm not a "Ric person" and I can't tell much from the pic, except that the back pickup has been replaced (looks like another front pickup installed).

But, from what I see, I'd leave it as is. I actually like the Mapleglo. Instead, if you don't like the bass as modded, I'd spend the money on replacing the horseshoe pickup and mount to get it back to a more original sound.

I do like the pickguard though.

In the end it's your bass, but unless you're going to send it off to Pat Wilkins, or some other specialist, I'd leave it natural.

Best of luck with the project,

Bob
 

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