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Rickenbacker Restoration
- Thread starter nuematsu
- Start date
20 bucks? holy hell thats a deal. Does it work? as for restoring it that depends on your capabilities.You maybe able to get down to the original finish if the original finish is still in place under that refin.
The paint that is on it is pretty lousy. I could probably do it myself I just don't want to ruin it >.<
I am pretty sure it is not a copy. If it is I could care less because it plays great and works pretty well.
I actually like the way they painted the headstock.
If it turns out to be a real one(no reason it can't be), save your money and send it to a pro.
As a matter of fact, sign up on rickresource.com, and ask for advice on who to send it to. You could be playing a like-new Ric for half the price or much less.
As a matter of fact, sign up on rickresource.com, and ask for advice on who to send it to. You could be playing a like-new Ric for half the price or much less.
There are guys like Paul Wilczynski who do work FOR Rickenbacker and can take that thing and make it look like it just came off the line. If that's what you're looking for, I'd make that call. You could end up with something you could re-sell later for 100 times the initial investment.
Ill definitely head over there. I may take it to a local luthier tomorrow and see how much he would do it for.If it turns out to be a real one(no reason it can't be), save your money and send it to a pro.
As a matter of fact, sign up on rickresource.com, and ask for advice on who to send it to. You could be playing a like-new Ric for half the price or less.
If you are not familiar with the Ric 4001, DO NOT TOUCH THE TRUSS ROD NUTS. They work differently than conventional rods, you risk cracking the neck. Visit Joey's Bass Notes to get a full tutorial.
While Paul Wilczynski is THE top guy for Ric restorations, I read that he has a 1~2 year backlog, and it may cost a couple grand.
On Ya, Congrats!!
While Paul Wilczynski is THE top guy for Ric restorations, I read that he has a 1~2 year backlog, and it may cost a couple grand.
On Ya, Congrats!!
Unless you're highly experienced in refinishing instruments, NEVER take on a job like this by yourself. Take it to a pro.
$20 for that is a steal.
$20 for that is a steal.
am i the only one to advise: have it professionally set up, refurbish its functionality (if needed) and play it as is?
i guess so. congrats on the find!
i guess so. congrats on the find!
If you're looking for a correct restoration, keep in mind that Rics did not have the typical nitro/poly finish.
Were this mine, I'd refinish it in a non-factory color. Won't matter value-wise, either way in the end it'll still be a refin.
If your going for profit it may sound suprising but you would probably make more money selling it as is rather then fixing it up and reselling it.
Id refin it ocean turq.
Id refin it ocean turq.
