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by Bird5
Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: Conversion varnish in the UK
Replies: 9
Views: 3890

Conversion varnish in the UK

Can anyone help me out? I had a 325 brought in to me for a bit of work (fret dress / setup and general TLC). Everything is great but there's a lot of fingerboard wear between the nut and 4th fret. When I say wear I mean right through and the owner's worn away some of the fingerboard. At this stage a ...
by Bird5
Sat May 03, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: 4001 Restoration
Replies: 21
Views: 1883

Re: 4001 Restoration

Hi guys

Thanks for the fantastic support and advice. Dale got back to me and I'm sending her over to him. Depending on how long it will take him, I may deliver it personally, take a holiday in the Stastes and bring it back myself. That'd be cool!

Oh by the way, I've already got her back from Mr ...
by Bird5
Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: 4001 Restoration
Replies: 21
Views: 1883

Re: 4001 Restoration

Hi Jeff

Thanks very much for the reply. I heard about Dale and managed to get his email address so I've asked for his assistance but haven't received a reply yet. I guess I'm on the right track thogh.

Cheers

Dave
:D
by Bird5
Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: 4001 Restoration
Replies: 21
Views: 1883

4001 Restoration

I have a '76 4001 in need of a sensitive repair/restoration by way of truss rod replacements (I think), refret and general overhaul. I think that I want to keep what's left of her very battered finish!

She's been with a well known Birmingham luthier for the past 6 months, only to be told that "It's ...

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