Rickenbacker doubleneck project

[JohnCovach]

I'm looking for some tips on someone to help modify a Rickenbacker doubleneck. As it is now, this guitar has a 6 string on top and a bass on bottom. It was clearly once two guitars; the seam joining them is quite visible. The bottom neck is the typical 4001/4003 set neck, but the top neck is a bolt on.

The guy who has it wants a 12-string on top, not a 6 string. So the obvious solution would be to get somebody to fabricate a Rick-style 12-string neck that could replace the bolt-on on top. It might also be possible to modify the headstock to a 12 string.

So I'm looking for suggestions on who might do a nice job with this--we really don't want a Fender neck, but one that looks like a Ric and matches the other one. Any ideas about this?

We've got shows schedules for November (it's a Genesis tribute band), so we're hoping to get the work completed before then, or at least by the end of the year. We can ship this beast out immediately.

[doctorwho]

Welcome to the forum, John.

I recommend that you post this also under The Vibrola section where our luthiers-in-residence are sure to see it and be able to advise you accordingly.

[JohnCovach]

Thanks, Gary. I just posted this on the Vibrola section, as you suggested. Fingers crossed I'll find the person we need for this job.