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Fingerboards
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 4:56 am
by clearblue
Has Rickenbacker ever offered an option for a darker finished fingerboard for any of its current or past models? It would go great with jetglo and possibly the new blueburst.
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:19 pm
by dean712
Dan, do you mean a darker type of fingerboard wood (like ebony, etc.), or a dark stained wood?
That's a good question you've got there, whether a darker fingerboard has ever been an option. I don't know if it's ever been offered, but I'm sure others here will....
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:33 am
by admin
Dan and Dean: The Rickenbacker Model 4002 bass had an ebony fretboard.
Others of course have had thier fretboard sprayed black, the Model 230GF (Glenn Frey) model being one example along with the Model 2030GF bass. The Model 4003S/SPC "Blackstar" is another.
You are quite right Dan, the black fretboard would look fantastic on a number of models.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:26 am
by ozover50
Has Rickenbacker made many (if any) models with a blonde fretboard and ebony (or black) markers, John?
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:54 am
by admin
Outside of custom work, I suppose this depends on your definition of blonde Howard. Is the maple board with black fret markers close to what you are thinking?
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:56 am
by dswp
Peter;
What does the "SPC" stand for (or mean), in the "4003S/SPC "Blackstar"?
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:45 am
by admin
It stands for Special, Dave and that could mean many things. It just alerts one to the fact that the instrument is changed from the stock issue. The Blackstar is special for its black fretboard and microdot markers, for example.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:04 am
by clearblue
Dean, I meant either darker wood or dark stained.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:50 am
by jingle_jangle
Special Paint Color?
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:03 am
by admin
Paul: You are the paint and finish man, but I recall the Model 1997SPC and it was in fireglo which I wouldn't think would qualify as a special paint color. My 2 cents.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:16 am
by rictified
The Whitestar had a painted white neck with black dots and the same with the Redstar (painted red neck) I believe anyway, it's been a while since I've seen either one.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:14 am
by jingle_jangle
Yes, Peter, that's why I put a ? after my post. A paint and finish guy I may be, but my RIC history is still being acquired...
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:52 am
by admin
Spar-ing to the finish. Duly noted.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:51 am
by ozover50
Yes, Peter - I do mean maple with black fret markers.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:11 am
by jingle_jangle
Not finished yet...
Is this a green neck?
