Ric 481 finish question...

[readymadefm]

This is my first Rickenbacker and its unusual in that the neck doesn't match the body. From what I can see when I look inside, it appears the body color is original and the neck seems original. The body is Burgundy Glo and the neck is a clear coat. Thoughts?

[jps]

A previous owner removed the neck and refinished it; it did not come from Rickenbacker like that when new.

[Ontario_RIC_fan]

Or the neck and body are from two different 481s. Someone created this guitar out of two RICS..

Some where perhaps there is a Mapleglo 481 with a Burgundy neck!!

[jps]

Some where perhaps there is a Mapleglo 481 with a Burgundy neck!!

I'm not telling!

[readymadefm]

I thought it could have been parts from two different guitars too, but after looking under the pickguard am leaning towards the possibility that the neck was refinished. Thanks!