Rickenbacker 660/12 Aqua Marine Experimental Model
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At some point we could do some creative merging of a number of topic areas. I find it fascinating, however, how two posts on the same topic often times end up very different. Once a thread takes on a life of its own it is sometimes better to let it run its course as in this case.
A very interesting choice for a finish. Eric was this finish a deliberate plan to create a new finish or a happy accident? The one of a kind designation suggests that we will not see another like it.
I am intrigued by the fact that while it did not have instant appeal for me, I did warm up to it after looking at the photos on a couple of occasions.
A very interesting choice for a finish. Eric was this finish a deliberate plan to create a new finish or a happy accident? The one of a kind designation suggests that we will not see another like it.
I am intrigued by the fact that while it did not have instant appeal for me, I did warm up to it after looking at the photos on a couple of occasions.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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Re: Rickenbacker 660/12 Aqua Marine Experimental Model
In my experience, a blue/green finish (which is how the ebay ad describes it) is very hard to photograph in artificial light. It tends to show as gray/olive. I'd take this baby outside for some better photos!
I particularly liked the "golf" motif chosen for the ebay ad. Hole in one!?
Also, has anyone had experience with a Rick 12-er through a pair of humbuckers? I am wondering if that would result in a darker sound than through hi-gains or toasters.
I particularly liked the "golf" motif chosen for the ebay ad. Hole in one!?
Also, has anyone had experience with a Rick 12-er through a pair of humbuckers? I am wondering if that would result in a darker sound than through hi-gains or toasters.
Re: Rickenbacker 660/12 Aqua Marine Experimental Model
I wouldn't say accident, but definitely not what I was going for. Strange things happen when you aren't paying attention and grab a spray gun that you think has one color in it, and it has quite another.
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Thanks Eric. It looks as if you have made lemonade.
I cannot begin to imagine how difficult the work must be in the spray-booth. Sometime when you get the chance I would love to see a series of posts on a day in the life of a spray-booth wizard.
I cannot begin to imagine how difficult the work must be in the spray-booth. Sometime when you get the chance I would love to see a series of posts on a day in the life of a spray-booth wizard.
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Re: Rickenbacker 660/12 Aqua Marine Experimental Model
Since it looks primarily green in the pictures I think we should officially call this color PICKLEBURST !
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Re: Rickenbacker 660/12 Aqua Marine Experimental Model
Aye, it's definitely a Gherkinbacker.Razorback wrote:Since it looks primarily green in the pictures I think we should officially call this color PICKLEBURST !
Re: Rickenbacker 660/12 Aqua Marine Experimental Model
admin wrote:Thanks Eric. It looks as if you have made lemonade.
I cannot begin to imagine how difficult the work must be in the spray-booth. Sometime when you get the chance I would love to see a series of posts on a day in the life of a spray-booth wizard.
+1 That it would be cool
I'll vote for a Aqua Marine COY. I think some of the 660 colors would look better with the white vintage TRC and pick gaurds like this one - especially the BBR COY. Maybe a formite will snag it and then do a posting so we can all hear how those HB-1's sound on this baby, yeah!
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I'll let ya know.........hopefully
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Although I think this guitar looks awesome, i feel like it is one of those colors that only look good on a highly figured guitar.
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arbiter wrote:Although I think this guitar looks awesome, i feel like it is one of those colors that only look good on a highly figured guitar.
Totally. It uses the color to "soak" into the wild grain and figuring, bringing it to life. I think BBR did the same thing on 660 & 381 models
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I'll take that finish on a 4004 Cii Sir
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Heck yeah! That'd be sweet!
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While the color may not be to everybody's liking, it's pretty hard to argue about that beautiful figured wood!
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