Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

This looks great!
especially when you see where it started from.
Also one of the darkest rosewoods I've seen on a ric. Beautiful!


Warren, where did you find that binding If I may ask?

Warren, also, did Larry actually change the scale length from 24.75" to 25.5"? If so, how does this change the playability/feel? Thanks, John

Wim: We found the binding in Germany, but I don't recall the supplier's name (it was nearly 2 years ago). We bought all of it he had. We didn't use much for this project since only the top was bound, so I know Larry has more on hand. We originally thought about using the chequered binding on the top, back and headstock, but decided not to over do it. Drop Larry a note at [email protected] and I'm sure he can either get you the contact or sell you some for a project.

Best,

WL

John: Yes, we changed the scale to 25-1/2". I probably should have mentioned that in my very first post (sorry for the oversight). I never had the opportunity to play the original stock guitar (it was in pieces when we bought the shell), so I can't give you a direct comparison in terms of before and after, but I can describe it a bit. Of all my other guitars, the playability is most similar to my '71 Gibson SG Custom. The action is very low and the darn thing feels like it plays itself. Unamplified the guitar is exceptionally resonant and has surprising sustain despite the semi-hollow construction and F-hole. Both acoustically and amplified the guitar has beautiful overtones and is probably more responsive than any of my other electrics (PRS, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch...et al). The feel of this guitar is such that once you start playing it, you never want to put it down (like a good book). By-the-way, my son James agrees with my assessment.

Best,

WL

I've never stolen a guitar, but I feel the urge coming upon me! That beauty makes me wanna have my August '70 21 fret Mapleglo (originally FG)4001 refinished in Jetglo! An outstanding restoration job.

Mr. Hall, this is the answer to your 75th anniversary guitar. Change the scale back to 24 3/4 and you got it!!!
We'll all be standing in line to wait for this one.

It really would make a neat anniversary model and I know I'd buy one.

Larry and I were kicking around the idea of doing one with a 5A curly maple top in natural (mapleglo). If I find another beater it may just happen...

Warren,

Your son is one lucky fellow. I hope he enjoys playing it as much as I have enjoyed looking at it. I would buy one of those in a heartbeat. It makes my 350JG look like a plain Jane.