Fingerboards

clearblue · Post by **clearblue** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 4:56 am

Has Rickenbacker ever offered an option for a darker finished fingerboard for any of its current or past models? It would go great with jetglo and possibly the new blueburst.

dean712 · Post by **dean712** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:19 pm

Dan, do you mean a darker type of fingerboard wood (like ebony, etc.), or a dark stained wood?

That's a good question you've got there, whether a darker fingerboard has ever been an option. I don't know if it's ever been offered, but I'm sure others here will....

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:33 am

Dan and Dean: The Rickenbacker Model 4002 bass had an ebony fretboard.

Others of course have had thier fretboard sprayed black, the Model 230GF (Glenn Frey) model being one example along with the Model 2030GF bass. The Model 4003S/SPC "Blackstar" is another.

You are quite right Dan, the black fretboard would look fantastic on a number of models.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:26 am

Has Rickenbacker made many (if any) models with a blonde fretboard and ebony (or black) markers, John?

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:54 am

Outside of custom work, I suppose this depends on your definition of blonde Howard. Is the maple board with black fret markers close to what you are thinking?

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:56 am

Peter;

What does the "SPC" stand for (or mean), in the "4003S/SPC "Blackstar"?

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:45 am

It stands for Special, Dave and that could mean many things. It just alerts one to the fact that the instrument is changed from the stock issue. The Blackstar is special for its black fretboard and microdot markers, for example.

clearblue · Post by **clearblue** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:04 am

Dean, I meant either darker wood or dark stained.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:50 am

Special Paint Color?

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:03 am

Paul: You are the paint and finish man, but I recall the Model 1997SPC and it was in fireglo which I wouldn't think would qualify as a special paint color. My 2 cents.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:16 am

The Whitestar had a painted white neck with black dots and the same with the Redstar (painted red neck) I believe anyway, it's been a while since I've seen either one.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:14 am

Yes, Peter, that's why I put a ? after my post. A paint and finish guy I may be, but my RIC history is still being acquired...

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:52 am

Spar-ing to the finish. Duly noted.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:51 am

Yes, Peter - I do mean maple with black fret markers.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:11 am

Not finished yet...

Is this a green neck?