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Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:57 am
by paologregorio
I'd prefer a lower grade of gold such as 14K or 18K, as is the grade on a lot of jewelry, if it would make the plating more harder and more durable!
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:10 am
by kiramdear
paologregorio wrote:I'd prefer a lower grade of gold such as 14K or 18K, as is the grade on a lot of jewelry, if it would make the plating more harder and more durable!
harder, somewhat, and a more practical and popular choice for gold plating. I'll venture another wild guess (ducks) and say that your tuners are 14K plated now. But the real culprit is the thickness, or lack thereof. I think they put on the minimum amount of gold that will fool the eye, which wears through quickly, as you found out.
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:36 am
by jdogric12
No one mentioned the 380L!!!
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:57 am
by beatlefreak
You did...
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:49 am
by leftyguitars
(Double post)
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:55 am
by leftyguitars
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:39 am
by doctorwho
My 730L has stock gold tuners and strap bolts.
- RIC 730L Laramie headstock
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:30 pm
by kiramdear
Thanks, guys, I never saw a 380L before. Would look good with the 650C and the 4004C next to it, i'll bet.
I think the gold looks super on fancy acoustics, always liked that look. Gary, did Paul build yours?
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:20 pm
by doctorwho
kiramdear wrote:... Gary, did Paul build yours?
No, mine came from the factory.
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:09 am
by kiramdear
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:35 am
by jdogric12
Good call Gary. I forgot my own acoustic!
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:25 am
by paul_yan
Elegant V63, Brian!
Are the tuners+bushings, TRC, toaster pickup cover, treble pickup surround and tailpiece gold ones as well?
Here's fellow forumite Lindsay Hahn's lovely 2006 4004 Cii BBR. Love gold on blue!
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 1:41 pm
by paologregorio
paologregorio wrote:I'd prefer a lower grade of gold such as 14K or 18K, as is the grade on a lot of jewelry, if it would make the plating more harder and more durable!
I can't believe I typed "more harder". Yikes, how embarrassing!
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 1:49 pm
by kiramdear
paologregorio wrote: I can't believe I typed "more harder". Yikes, how embarrassing!
I don't see nothing wrong with that, Paul.
Re: Gold hardware on a Rick?
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 1:52 pm
by sloop_john_b
WOW. LOVE that v63!!!
