Customized 2030 . . .

[kernkamp]

I got a pretty good deal off of CL on a Rick 2030 with a few quirks. I LOVE how the bass sounds and plays but kind of wanted a little more of a Rick look. So I thought it would be cool to design a pickguard based on the old Rick 3001 pickguard.

So . . . .

With a custom designed Pickguard from Forum Member Todd Bradshaw and a beautiful pickguard perfectly executed by Tony at Pickguardian I now present my "customized" 2030 Rickenbacker with Rickenbacker Toaster knobs. All measurements fit exactly.

I wanted to take better pics but was excited to post it because I just finished putting it together.

I'm really happy with how it turned out. Thank you guys! This forum is beyond helpful.

[cassius987]

Nice job!!!

If the market for 2030s was worse than it is I'd have one by now. I don't want to pay $700 or more but that's what I keep seeing. Then again they sound great so I should probably just drop the cash and do something like you have. The pickguard is classy. I don't like the knobs (would have chosen the "vintage" kind that are also used on Fender Jazz Basses) but that's just me.

[rickenbrother]

Now it looks more like a 3001 with an extra pickup and controls, with oven knobs at that! Nice job, I like it!

[kernkamp]

I may change out the knobs eventually but I just didn't like the standard 2030 knobs. The oven knobs ARE a little big.
I just kind of have a thing for them.

[s4001]

Cool retro look. Thumbs up.

[ram]

Cool retro look. Thumbs up.

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