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...There is something about the slightly compromised intonation of a 6-saddle bridge on these guitars that gives it a distinctive sound... People make a similar remark about the traditional Telecaster bridge - six strings but only three barrels. I think I believe it. It's hard to argue with the res...

From a "technical" perspective, I can understand why some people appreciate the 12-saddle bridge and THINK they're making an improvement with that. But consider the fact that every classic Rickenbacker 12-string song you know and love was recorded on a 6-saddle bridge, from Beatles, Byrds ...

Very cool one, I played this bass at RIC when they first started exploring the 4005 re-introduction. It might be the only one in BRG.

Though I have to say, it looks far better with white plastics than the gold. Just my opinion of course. The white matches the binding nicely.

Hello, I have a circa 2000s (ASIR 2005) Rick 360 12. Have never been very happy with the string spacing. Was planning on sending it to Mark Anquist to go through. Have procurred some toaster pups,12 saddle bridge, Janglebox OB, and after the R tailpiece exploded, a Winfield harp tail piece. Needles...

You can now get a new “R” tailpiece from AliExpress. It’s made way better than the original and I have faith that it’ll hold up forever because of this. Seriously, no joke, it’s awesome and cheaper. Comes to about $80USD. Here’s the link. I just found this on AliExpress: C$124.10 | New Ricken Elect...

You can now get a new “R” tailpiece from AliExpress. It’s made way better than the original and I have faith that it’ll hold up forever because of this. Seriously, no joke, it’s awesome and cheaper. Comes to about $80USD. Here’s the link. I just found this on AliExpress: C$124.10 | New Ricken Elect...

That's not what I'm talking about. I have seen a painted metal one before. As you can see in my photo, there's a painted plexi right there in the middle. The only painted metal ones were painted black and I don’t think it was done on the slab 425/450 models. (The painted gold plexi guard on your ma...

The factory has a record of all Transonics and other gear that went out on the road with Zeppelin. This isn’t public data…and Page still owns his Transonic rigs. This will sound pretty jaded, but it seems like every person with a Transonic 200 head or cabinet suggests some kind of Led Zeppelin conne...

I want to sand the fretboard to transform it into a 4001c64s. The finish will be natural… I hope so… That's rather unfortunate to hear. They're only original once! Yes, you're right, but I want a C64s finish in nitro satin (CV is imposible in my country). By the way, what do you recommend for the f...

yes, that's it! Pore filler is not removable without stripping the finish off the fretboard. I highly suggest you don't do that. I want to sand the fretboard to transform it into a 4001c64s. The finish will be natural… I hope so… That's rather unfortunate to hear. They're only original once!

Peter, it's impossible to answer this question and still be accurate for all models, years and variation in production. The big variable is the width of the nut/fretboard end. When repair techs and luthiers make a nut for a guitar, they measure the nut width first, then subtract a standard width fro...

_macca_ wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2024 3:28 am

jps wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2024 2:11 am I'm pretty sure he means the pore filler.

yes, that's it!

Pore filler is not removable without stripping the finish off the fretboard. I highly suggest you don't do that.

Scarry67 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2024 1:46 pm Thanks for tip. Swirl X not easy to find in UK. Did they Meguiars change name to “Swirl remover” I wonder?

Yes, Swirl X is a type of swirl remover. This is the stuff I use on guitars.

Great story, but now someone has the real TRC for the Fireglo guitar you just bought and is looking for the whole rest of the guitar to mount it on... Not sure that I follow what you're trying to tell me. This Fireglo 381 left the factory many years after it was initially produced, wearing who know...

As Jeff said, remove the other two screws and lift the TRC gently. Should come right out.

For repairing the issue, squirt some wood glue in the hole and stick a small piece of a toothpick in the hole (flush with the top). When it’s dry, turn the screw back into the hole.