New Design Elements

[RutleDirk]

Anyone have the full scoop on RIC's design changes for 2008? I've noticed the revised headstock shape on the guitars, and the full-width inlays. Have I missed anything else? Also, what's the composition of the new inlays? Might just be the pictures, but they do seem much whiter.

[jingle_jangle]

Anyone have the full scoop on RIC's design changes for 2008? I've noticed the revised headstock shape on the guitars, and the full-width inlays. Have I missed anything else? Also, what's the composition of the new inlays? Might just be the pictures, but they do seem much whiter.

The body shapes are subtly changed; I suspect somebody tweaked the CNC files a bit. My 2008 330 is slightly wider in the lower bout and flatter across the bottom, and the horns are a tad more rounded, and I don't think that this can be accounted for in hand-sanding.

The new inlays are sheet material, instead of being poured. They're whiter, yet deeper-looking that previous poured inlays. But my faves are still the crushed pearl oldies, with the new inlays a close second.

[johnallg]

Has anyone got a GOOD closeup on the new inlays? Something showing a bigger one and how they really look, not the washed white that usually shows up in pictures of necks?

[jingle_jangle]

The depth doesn't show up, even in closeup photos. Just like photos of the gorgeous flame on a MG 381. Or the Grand Canyon.

[grazioso]

did anyone get their new 4003 yet? did they thinned down the neck a bit too?

[deaconblues]

Has anyone got a GOOD closeup on the new inlays? Something showing a bigger one and how they really look, not the washed white that usually shows up in pictures of necks?

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Go to page five...the new material has a bit of a wavy texture.

[beefandbones]

The new changes are a major improvement. I absolutely love them.

[johnallg]

Has anyone got a GOOD closeup on the new inlays? Something showing a bigger one and how they really look, not the washed white that usually shows up in pictures of necks?

viewtopic.php?f=28&t=379146&start=60

Go to page five...the new material has a bit of a wavy texture.

Thanks Daniel. I've seen that picture. I'd like to see a picture that is a closeup of just one or two inlays.

[qwezirider]

These buggers are difficult to photograph and get the true depth. This is as close as I could get after 30 or so shots of varying light.

By the way...they look tremendously sexy against a JG headstock and black TRC.

[sloop_john_b]

John, I've now seen the inlays in person several times - they don't just look bright and white-washed out in photos, that's how they really are! Really attention-grabbing from across the room.

[johnallg]

Thanks Bruce, I appreciate it. John, I guess I need to see one in person. I'll call my GR dealer or wait 16 days - there must be one coming to RIO!!

[jps]

Who's bringing a new FWI instrument to RIO!!!

[jingle_jangle]

These buggers are difficult to photograph and get the true depth. This is as close as I could get after 30 or so shots of varying light.

By the way...they look tremendously sexy against a JG headstock and black TRC.

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Like I said...no depth when photographed. The 3D look only shows in person. But thanks for trying!

[RutleDirk]

Hey, Paul W.: Are you using the new material in any projects?
Any idea how it would look after being "ambered?"

[eric_b]

They look quite a bit different with amber. Brighter, more in line with the binding.