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The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:55 pm
by scotty
OK on the RRF and Emma decided to enhance my lugs.Its at this time i need to do something constructive. :twisted:
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Ok time for a restring on the 620/12 im using.Ok folks ive taken off all the strings and cleaned down with bleach,shoe polish and a stiff brush.(im into detail and boot polish is great on the frets. :idea: Paul W gave the idea but told me not to tell anyone so dont use it unless he tells ya) :twisted:
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Ok this restring is boring i need a chillax. Dont overdo its a 12 for goodness sake! I recommend a good quaity Rum `n` coke
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Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:58 pm
by kennyhowes
This should get interesting.

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:00 pm
by winston
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:00 pm
by scotty
Ok heres a good one id recommend
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Right time for a read of something light and a quiet moment while the kids run riot.
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Right meanwhile back at the Kitchen i find that a good packet of Jaffa cakes keeps the guitar in perfect balance.

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:03 pm
by scotty
Ok the jaffa cakes are working a treat and the guitar is given a good clean from top to tail
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Im using Ernie Balls tonight.! thats right numptys there 9 gauge! deal with it! :twisted: :mrgreen:
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Ok the kids are running riot and im going to kill em
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Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:05 pm
by scotty
Cigarette break this is hard work you know back in 5...........
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Whats on TV restring up a RIC is boring! :twisted:
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Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:09 pm
by scotty
OK i like to take off all the strings and give it all a clean im not the one at a time kind of guy.
a few on
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MMMMMMMMMMMNnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn the Jaffa Cakes have a double use in this task!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Rum and coke time is up and onto a beer to focus on tonight's events!
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Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:11 pm
by Scastles
Good thing you showed the bottle of Rum, Scotty, initially I thought you were drinking from that bottle of bleach. (Then again, who's to say you didn't add a jigger). :D

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:12 pm
by scotty
A small trim and were nearly ready for tuning up!
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And were ready to tune up! give it a good bash and re tune for a while
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And this chore is over.Its as simple as that!
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Youll never need to ask again. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:20 pm
by hjarnett
next time scotty dont use a stiff brush. a wire brush works the best to get that grime off :wink:

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:23 pm
by scotty
hjarnett wrote:next time scotty dont use a stiff brush. a wire brush works the best to get that grime off :wink:
Cheers Jerry! I was thinking paint stripper to clean the grime cause the bleach is just not hitting the mark! :!:

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:31 pm
by hjarnett
scotty wrote:
hjarnett wrote:next time scotty dont use a stiff brush. a wire brush works the best to get that grime off :wink:
Cheers Jerry! I was thinking paint stripper to clean the grime cause the bleach is just not hitting the mark! :!:
you could always fill the bathtub with 3 gallons of water 4 gallons of bleach and 2 gallons of gas or petro in your neck of the woods mix it all up and let the 620 soak for about 24 hours that should do the trick :twisted:

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:35 pm
by beatlefreak
You guys should be shot for posting some of this. Maybe a good idea to let people know you're kidding?

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:37 pm
by scotty
beatlefreak wrote:You guys should be shot for posting some of this. Maybe a good idea to let people know you're kidding?
Kris come on mate! anyway the bullet proof vest is on! :lol: Everyone knows im serious :shock:

Re: The definative way to string up a Rickenbacker 12

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:37 pm
by fireglo67
beatlefreak wrote:You guys should be shot for posting some of this. Maybe a good idea to let people know you're kidding?

He was kidding?

AAARRRGH!

How the f*** do you get boot polish and bleach off a fireglo 330? :cry: