Heads up

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 5:09 am

Thanks Brian. Just to clarify for me, is the "scoop shape" the relief angle under the string towards the front of the nut, or is it just the shape of the channel?

I was thinking the same thing for justifying another bass on stage! One in standard tuning, and one in BEAD. If I took the Hipshot key off my MG, I could add another V63 for drop -D tuning! Hmm, maybe a Jetglo this time?

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 5:49 am

Kevin:

I have no way to measure the "B" string, but if you want, I'll mail it to you after I change out the strings on the bass!

I know what you mean by "up her sleeve". My "payback" is usually a season of holidays with the outlaws, oops, I meant in-laws!

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 6:27 am

I meant it more in regards to the channel shape....the rounded bottom should cradle a smaller string and the string tension should keep it from rattling or moving around. If the slot widening was done in a sloppy fashion then there might be an issue.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:25 am

Tony,

No need. It's not that big of a deal.

Brian,
Ok, I got it.

Thanks Guys!

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:47 am

I think one V63 with RW strings, one with flats, and one BEAD is the way to go, Kevin!

Kevin, do you have a full shot of the FG, or one of the headstock you could post? I'm likin' that one.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:10 am

But where am I going to find a Jetglo one?

I wish my pictures didn't turn out so fuzzy!

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:13 am

Here's my MG peghead.

It's identical to the FG head.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:57 am

A JG one? I don't know!

(Sorry, Paul...Its the only decent photo I have of her!)

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:57 am

Nice V63's Kevin. Yes, the FG pix are too fuzzy. I can make out the walnut wings, but I can't tell much else!

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 4:32 pm

Kevin,

Yes, I had Tony make me a new pickguard that better approximates the one that is on that '63 MG 4001 in the Smith book that wraps around the horseshoe surround. The finger rest is also from Tony.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:35 am

Oooo, That Jetglo looks great with the gold TRC and guard! What year is it?

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:48 am

Oh man,

I'm sure this site MUST have been posted before, but oh my gosh, this must be Rickenbacker heaven!

http://www.rickbeat.com/gallery/simonmole/simonmole.htm

Look around, he has a V63 in, forgive me, "4001V63, now in Fender Sonic Blue (with perloid scratchplate)"!

But what a SEXY collection of Rics!

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:14 am

I've always loved that shade of blue!

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:23 am

Here's a sad but true story regarding a Jetglo V63. A local music store (Ric Dealer too) closed down in '90. They had a Jetglo '88 V63 new, that nobody wanted so an employee with a shred of common sense got it for a steal. Puts it in the local swap paper for dirt ($475) So I go running up, buy it on the spot, complete with papers, case, cloth. I used it for a few years and sold it locally for $900. This guy proceeds to strip it to Mapleglo. Ahhhhhggghhhh! Well he actually did a great strip and sanding on it. Problem is, in true Macca weekend warrior style, he finishes it with brush-on clear varnish. Well after I got over the initial shock, a few years later, he offers it back to me cheap and I accept. Played it for several more years and ended up trading it in at the BassPalace. Ended up getting a profit, and got to play a great sounding Ric for several years. I wonder where it is now? Can't be too many refin-ed V63s out there! What a shame though.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:53 am

What a story, Fran. Brush-on varnish?!

Kevin-she's a 1998. And one of my faves!