Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Yes, Paul...... I thought I'd leave the flatties on and see how they felt. So far, so good! The last time I played with flats was back in the 60s and to say that I was unimpressed at the time is an understatement - there was just no 'feel' to the guitar.

These are fine! Not much chop for bending but I don't do much of that, so not really an issue.

The new wiring is a terrific result, too. Gives me plenty of variation in sound and the standby switch is very useful - saves having to muck around with the volume controls after an idle period.

No probs at all with intonation and tuning, either. I placed the bridge right on the markers and the intonation is so close I'm not going to fiddle with that - sounds fine all the way up the fretboard. I had to raise the treble side of the bridge a bit to clear the bridge pickup poles (screwed them down to the max first) and may have gone a little overboard because the action on that side is little high now. I'm sure with a bit of tinkering and small incremental adjustments (and a magnifying glass!) I'll find the best setup.

Thanks again for your great work, Paul!

BTW.... I reckon the case weighs as much if not more than the guitar!!

Not true, Brian. I know first hand how you handle and look after guitars - no supervision necessary!

An eyebolt in the concrete floor, some heavy chain and a padlock or two should do the trick.......

Thanks Aitch,

That means a lot to me.

Note to myself: I must pack my bolt cutters!

Man oh man Beautiful instrument. Great work Paul, Aitch, Do we need to send first aid supplies for your fingers? What a great color combo!! The only word I can use to describe it is " Delicious" Rock on!!

Man, that is one sexy guitar! The finish is superb and that truss rod cover is waaaaaay cool!

Well done, Paul and congratulations Aitch. I can't wait to give it a Townsend windmill strum.

Howard, that is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.

Well done Paul!!!!

Gorgeous guitar, love the color choices. Question: is the headstock finish different from the green back? Looks like it. Is it the original Gretsch finish?

Thanks, Robert! The headstock veneer is finished in black. It is not the original finish--the headstock's gold plastic "Electromatic" script was replaced with inlaid mother of pearl "GRETSCH" lettering.

I m late to this topic but have to post (big Gretsch fan) - just how mind-blowing is that guitar? Congrats to you both, really tasteful and classy, absolutely perfectly realised.

Thanks, Alex..... it's a good 'un all right!!