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Playing a Rickenbacker made me hate Rickenbacker
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Wow, a fair amount of douchbagery in response to an opinion.
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SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
There aren't any QC issues with my 4003 "Electric Lady".
This is my favorite color and is that a giant's finger it's resting on?
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
No,.......... but it does look like it.
Very good observation Sir. It's resting on a hassock to a recliner chair. The giant's finger from the side.
Your favorite, and my favorite Ric color, Ruby, has been discontinued. To time consuming to make up, and apply, as per John Hall.
That's gorgeous I can't wait to get mine I love the color because if you ask eight different people what color they think it is? you'll probably get seven different answers.
That's gorgeous I can't wait to get mine I love the color because if you ask eight different people what color they think it is? you'll probably get seven different answers.
I heard that one of the parts of the application of the Ruby color, involves a silver bottom coat. That's where I guess it has the abilities to take on the appearance of being a different color, or shade in the lighting it's in. A great color to keep, not discontinue.
I agree, but they're trying to clear the backlog and ruby was taking too much time. I'll be happier with this decision if they then do some cool new stuff after the backlog is under control.
Right, and thanks, I forgot that part. That was the main reason of the time issue, as you stated of the backlog of orders.
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
My thing is all they have to say is "The Ruby color is a custom order and not readily available there will be a considerable delay in your order" or just give the premier dealers a few a year? but then again if it's a pain in the rear to apply the initial finish it must be worse to do a repair or refinish. I can't wait to get mine looking to buy a new house first and when that's done I'm buying one. On a different subject anyone know I you can turn one of the S models into a V63?
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Mostly a matter of exchanging different shaped pickguard, replacing the higains with a toaster,(pickup and position)and horseshoe pickup/surround. Then vintage knobs for the chrome top ones. If you're really nit picky,you might want the bridge to have that one gap in it,but that's overkill IMO.
Mostly a matter of exchanging different shaped pickguard, replacing the higains with a toaster,(pickup and position)and horseshoe pickup/surround. Then vintage knobs for the chrome top ones. If you're really nit picky,you might want the bridge to have that one gap in it,but that's overkill IMO.
I understand why some become haters after playing Ricks which are not set up well. I almost did. Once they are set up properly, hold on to your boots.
For me, it's tough to play almost any other brand because I've become so use to a narrow taper neck. One of the reasons I sold my Fenders.
For me, it's tough to play almost any other brand because I've become so use to a narrow taper neck. One of the reasons I sold my Fenders.
I'm just got a couple of Fenders after decades of playing mostly Ricks. I find i tend to like playing fingerstyle on the Fenders better than the Ricks,and pick style less,because of the wider string spacing.
I don't hate Rics but I owned a 73 4001 for a year and just couldn't find my sound with it..... Sounds great with a pick, but finger style required finese because of the low action and tendency for strings to hit the pickup surround...... I like to dig in to my pbass........... rics are amazing though and some folks get AWESOME sounds out of them! .......
