Rickenbacker Baritone?
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Thanks, Dale. This should be an interesting one, because we're virtually starting from scratch.
Pics will be posted once it's underway.
Pics will be posted once it's underway.
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A baritone ric would be cool, but I'd want it to look right.
The 8 string CS bass at the hotel was interesting because they added an extra fret, left the neck pickup in the 1" position, but because the fretboard was longer it looked like the 1/2" position.
It was a sort of illusion but it really worked.
That sort of carefull planning would be needed to make a baritone appear "correct".
Keeping the RIC design elements is really important. That is the problem I have with the 4004 bass. It has the shape of the ris bass, but not any of the other design cues. I think if it had a 300/4005 style pickguard on it, it would look more "ric". IMO.
If anyone can do it, and "make it work" (as they say on Project Runway") it would be Paul.
The 8 string CS bass at the hotel was interesting because they added an extra fret, left the neck pickup in the 1" position, but because the fretboard was longer it looked like the 1/2" position.
It was a sort of illusion but it really worked.
That sort of carefull planning would be needed to make a baritone appear "correct".
Keeping the RIC design elements is really important. That is the problem I have with the 4004 bass. It has the shape of the ris bass, but not any of the other design cues. I think if it had a 300/4005 style pickguard on it, it would look more "ric". IMO.
If anyone can do it, and "make it work" (as they say on Project Runway") it would be Paul.
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It's not been started yet...we're still looking for suitable bodies for the project. I'm thinking this Spring for a start date; April or May.
Could always happen sooner...
Could always happen sooner...
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But where would you put the logo?
Here is where I hide my music:
http://www.soundclick.com/MarkKaufman
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In anticipation of a Rickenbacker baritone, if anyone wants to hear some baritone guitar on my recordings, please check out our MySpace page:
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Re: Rickenbacker Baritone?
This is what I had been contemplating for the 430 carcass I picked up.
See also viewtopic.php?f=6&t=402008
See also viewtopic.php?f=6&t=402008
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Re: Rickenbacker Baritone?
I got your Rick Bari right here!
OK, maybe not, but a guy can dream.
OK, maybe not, but a guy can dream.
Re: Rickenbacker Baritone?
This was my old idea for a baritone 481... it's a way of moving the bridge back that looks good and accurate, because it's how the 4000 was done and it uses the Combo bridgeplate. This would allow a regular length neck, with frets compensated for a 30" scale.
Great Ramp In My Opinion.
Re: Rickenbacker Baritone?
Move the HS PU down about an inch or so.
Re: Rickenbacker Baritone?
I believe there was a 4005 6-string...
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Re: Rickenbacker Baritone?
Both righty and lefty, as a matter of fact...
Re: Rickenbacker Baritone?
If you're looking for a 6 string and money is no option:
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