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And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:27 am
by Webcalm
Hi all,
I have finally realized a dream: getting a navy Rick 620 and making it 'my own' with some customization.
Essentially I swapped the stock white 620 main Pick Guard/button mount and TRC with some personalized, etched aluminum units (from the lads at Guitar Objet D'Art in the UK) and added a clear 'top' Pick Guard from Pickguardian in the US. I also added 660 knobs; as i just think they are ace looking! Am considering a Humbucker swap to the bridge pickup - is it a good/bad idea?
I hope you all like the results?!
Thanks
Alan (from Ireland)
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:48 am
by sloop_john_b
Welcome! That is impressive indeed!
Humbucker at the bridge is always a good idea.
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:04 am
by wj350
That guitar is seriously beautiful. Congrats and welcome!
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:35 pm
by rickboy1689
that nameplate is really cool too! what is the quote from?
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:10 pm
by wim
That looks very good! very stylish!
The pics are good too.
The TRC is a fake however
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:18 pm
by jingle_jangle
Good to see some original thinking. This one looks great!
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:22 pm
by kiramdear
Now that is cool!
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:28 pm
by winston
kiramdear wrote:Now that is cool!
Took the words right out of my mouth Kira. Great minds think alike obviously.
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:54 pm
by blueflamerick
I don't like the quote on there, but otherwise it looks awesome!
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:16 pm
by kiramdear
blueflamerick wrote:I don't like the quote on there, but otherwise it looks awesome!
I agree, the quote is not something I would have made a permanent part of a classy job. Definitely makes it personal.
The makeover is a bit inspired by Zemaitis, I think, in a good way.
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:20 pm
by tristanbacker
Its a Zemaitis Rickenbacker!!
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:26 pm
by jps
Great concept, and it feeds my thoughts about something I have been considering for a bass I have.
I would like to see it without the motto, too. And without the top pickguard.
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:38 pm
by ozover50
I like it!
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:45 pm
by admin
Alan: I absolutely love it. Nice work and so very classy and unique. I would leave both high gains in place.
Re: And now for something slightly different! My modified 620..
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:39 pm
by ken_j
That really adds to the MID blue. Alan, welcome to the forum.