And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..

[Webcalm]

Hi all,

I have finally realized a dream: getting a navy Rick 620 and making it 'my own' with some customization.

Essentially I swapped the stock white 620 main Pick Guard/button mount and TRC with some personalized, etched aluminum units (from the lads at Guitar Objet D'Art in the UK) and added a clear 'top' Pick Guard from Pickguardian in the US. I also added 660 knobs; as i just think they are ace looking! Am considering a Humbucker swap to the bridge pickup - is it a good/bad idea?

I hope you all like the results?!











Thanks
Alan (from Ireland)

[sloop_john_b]

Welcome! That is impressive indeed!

Humbucker at the bridge is always a good idea.

[wj350]

That guitar is seriously beautiful. Congrats and welcome!

[rickboy1689]

that nameplate is really cool too! what is the quote from?

[wim]

That looks very good! very stylish!
The pics are good too.
The TRC is a fake however

[jingle_jangle]

Good to see some original thinking. This one looks great!

[kiramdear]

Now that is cool!

[winston]

Now that is cool!

Took the words right out of my mouth Kira. Great minds think alike obviously.

[blueflamerick]

I don't like the quote on there, but otherwise it looks awesome!

[kiramdear]

I don't like the quote on there, but otherwise it looks awesome!

I agree, the quote is not something I would have made a permanent part of a classy job. Definitely makes it personal.

The makeover is a bit inspired by Zemaitis, I think, in a good way.

[tristanbacker]

Its a Zemaitis Rickenbacker!!

[jps]

Great concept, and it feeds my thoughts about something I have been considering for a bass I have.

I would like to see it without the motto, too. And without the top pickguard.

[ozover50]

I like it!

[admin]

Alan: I absolutely love it. Nice work and so very classy and unique. I would leave both high gains in place.

[ken_j]

That really adds to the MID blue. Alan, welcome to the forum.