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jingle_jangle wrote:This 700C/6 is unique in that it's got . . . of course, the special headstock. Whether dubbed, "Batwing", "Fishtail", or "Seagull About to Swoop Down on Your New Hat", it's really special.

There appears to be at least RIC precedent for that headstock design; see Trotty's 730 Shiloh FH -- of the three guitars pictured towards the top of page 5, the one on the left: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=361531&hilit=shiloh&start=60

Though the designation "FH" is interpreted as "Fish Headstock" on that thread, I think it could just as well mean "Flared Headstock."

Don't mind me -- I've just never seen one before!

Masterful work on those guitars, Paul. Sparkling all around. Three more happy owners.

rickaddict wrote:

jingle_jangle wrote:...and of course, the special headstock. Whether dubbed, "Batwing", "Fishtail", or "Seagull About to Swoop Down on Your New Hat"

Or how about...the Dagwood?!

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Very nice work. Paul!

Ha! "Dagwood"; I like it. Aesthetics aside, who came up with that design? I've seen it before, but it looks potentially eye-pokingly dangerous!

Beautiful guitars Paul, the fishtail head ,that is too cool!

Love that headstock! Who designed the first ones? Looks reminiscent of this crazy one:


Though that's more of a flaccidtail than a fishtail.

The guitar on the left (above) and the guitar on the right (above) are the same guitar.

The one on the left simply got frizzy from high humidity...

As I recall, there are (at least) two acoustics with this headstock in the RIC collection.

I wanna know more about that TRC. Looks pearlish with rounded edges. Is it plexi with back printing and a pearl underlay, full pearl material with top printing, or??? Looks very cool...

jingle_jangle wrote:As I recall, there are (at least) two acoustics with this headstock in the RIC collection.

Yeah these are what I was thinking of. I was just wondering if you knew what the history was, what era they were from, or who's design it was.

They are from circa 1957, I believe. This (and the ornate profile) could indicate a possible Rossmeisl connection.

The pearl TRC is a sammich. Top is a back-laser-engraved clear piece, paint-filled, and it's laminated onto a piece of the same material that RIC uses for their new FWMOP inlays.

Ohhhhh.... Those blue acoustics are about the prettiest guitars I have ever seen!

I especially love the Aquaglo, and also the pearl TRC.... Not so sure about the fishtail headstock, though it does have a certain over-the-top coolness factor.

Outstanding work as always, PW!

Thanks, Melissa!

Today, I'm working on at least 3 basses; wrapping them up before going on my first real vacation in 6 years.

This V68 for Peter Heinzel:



A very dark BG 4001 for Christoph Weiss:



...and a Tuxedo restoration...



Also, two JG LSs. One goes to Mexico:



An '82 320 in early stages:





A rather unusual Capri:



...Most will be shipped early next week, and I'll have more detailed photos when I return on September 5 or so.

jingle_jangle wrote:...
This V68 for Peter Heinzel:

Beautiful FG and even more grain visable than before!!! The fake 21st fret is great!!! Paul, I'm so excited

Interesting, on the Tuxedo you can very clearly see a separation between the body wing and the side of the neck; what is the deal on that, Paul?

When it's completed and varnished, you won't. It's not a separation, but a clean, strong shadow. Structurally this one is and was flawless.