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Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:50 pm
by collin
jingle_jangle wrote:You did a fine job for a non-pro, and it's tons better than when you started, of course!!!
In the case of this type of restoration/re-restoration/re-re, etc, attaching a thin piece of maple to the inside of the sound hole with some good double-stick tape would not, in my opinion, be objectionable, for the boost it gives the entire appearance of the instrument. In the case of a real museum-quality resto, I wouldn't consider this, but a stopgap like I suggest is at least reversible and would give original appearance. I don't really consider this "cheap and cheesy", but rather a way to recover the appearance without a major investment in time. If desired, you can always reverse the process at a later date.
After all is said and done, though, it's your guitar, your accomplishment and your decision. Congrats on joining the ranks of DIY Rick afficionados!
+1
It looks far better than it did originally Raye, so please don't take any suggestions here as criticism of your work. Well done, actually!
For most Rickenbacker enthusiasts (which we basically all are, that's why we're here!), paint in the soundhole looks like a copy guitar. Personally, I would go to any lenghts necessary to showcase the guitar for the true classic that it is, and avoid it looking like a chinese copy guitar with the painted soundhole.
In any case, we look forward to the finished pics.
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:34 pm
by rcboals
jingle_jangle wrote:You did a fine job for a non-pro, and it's tons better than when you started, of course!!!
In the case of this type of restoration/re-restoration/re-re, etc, attaching a thin piece of maple to the inside of the sound hole with some good double-stick tape would not, in my opinion, be objectionable, for the boost it gives the entire appearance of the instrument. In the case of a real museum-quality resto, I wouldn't consider this, but a stopgap like I suggest is at least reversible and would give original appearance. I don't really consider this "cheap and cheesy", but rather a way to recover the appearance without a major investment in time. If desired, you can always reverse the process at a later date.
After all is said and done, though, it's your guitar, your accomplishment and your decision. Congrats on joining the ranks of DIY Rick afficionados!
Thank you for posting I have been all over your forum and picked up several tips and ideas. I'm sorry I was wearing my insecure feelings on my sleeve, no excuse
You are absolutely correct. It would look MO BETTA and authentic with natural wood behind the sound hole. Maple veneer is forth coming and will be installed, unless I find some self stick shelf paper the right color at Walmart. Just kidding
pics in the next few days maybe. I have it all wet sanded and ready to buff and am now waiting for the buffing compound to show up probably next week.
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:49 pm
by Hotzenplotz
Even if You keep it this, unpolished and "unveneered" way (- Ratglo?
) it is worth a lot of respect!
Actually You are inspiring me - wait guys...
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:07 pm
by iiipopes
Contrary opinion: for FG, MG & other finishes that show grain through the finish, I like the soundhole not painted. For JG, MID, etc., that are opaque, I like the soundhole black.
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:28 pm
by Hotzenplotz
Combined with a white binding!
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:27 pm
by rcboals
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:36 pm
by kiramdear
Raye, I hope that chunk out of your hand wasn't given in service to your resto project.
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:56 pm
by rcboals
kiramdear wrote:Raye, I hope that chunk out of your hand wasn't given in service to your resto project.
Last week I was rough housing with our Priscila the 13 pound wild crazy mini schnauzer and forgot to say "no biting"as the game escalated.
It really looks like a big chunk in the pic. It's really only a surface scratch. I'm really thin skinned mentally and physically.
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:06 pm
by godber
Deep shine. Nice work!
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:08 pm
by cjj
godber wrote:Deep shine. Nice work!
I just love it when that kind of shine starts to appear! Nice work!
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:58 pm
by jps
So, you
do love Jetglo, after all!
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 10:03 pm
by cjj
jps wrote:
So, you
do love Jetglo, after all!
Never said I didn't...
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:57 pm
by rcboals
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:42 pm
by Hotzenplotz
Interesting technique...
Re: Ric Rescue a Moron did this to a 60's Rickenbacker 345T
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:49 pm
by rcboals
I guess it was mine. The buffing compound showed up today McGuires Ultra Cut M-10532. I think it is going to come out pretty darn nice, pics are one single buffing. Check out the reflections of my shelfs above the work bench. I'm pretty pleased with the results so far. 
