1977 4002 restoration project
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- Kopfjaeger
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Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
Wayne,
Nope, nothing to report since the frets. I had hoped then bass would be back in time for our gig next weekend but things had been progressing so quickly for a while, I may have become slightly "spoiled". I have to keep in mind that Larry has other projects he is working on and my 4002 most likely took up a huge chunk of time for a while when it was in pieces.
Should be done soon. I realize the finish is a critical step but after finishing the fret work, the finish is largest thing to be done then it's fit the hardware, set her up, test her, and ship her home.
Sepp
Nope, nothing to report since the frets. I had hoped then bass would be back in time for our gig next weekend but things had been progressing so quickly for a while, I may have become slightly "spoiled". I have to keep in mind that Larry has other projects he is working on and my 4002 most likely took up a huge chunk of time for a while when it was in pieces.
Should be done soon. I realize the finish is a critical step but after finishing the fret work, the finish is largest thing to be done then it's fit the hardware, set her up, test her, and ship her home.
Sepp
Vintage/Classic Rickenbacker Enthusiast!
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Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
I'm about at that step myself and I don't want to rush it now.Kopfjaeger wrote:...Should be done soon. I realize the finish is a critical step but after finishing the fret work, the finish is largest thing to be done then it's fit the hardware, set her up, test her, and ship her home.
Sepp
E = Fb
Bass player's theory of relativity...
Bass player's theory of relativity...
- Kopfjaeger
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Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
Update! the end is in sight!! Larry sent me these today! She is in the booth having her finish applied. This will take several days followed by a week and a half of curing.
Very cool!!
Sepp
Very cool!!
Sepp
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1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
More coolness indeed...
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
Beautiful. Can't wait to see it done.
- Kopfjaeger
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Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
Finish has been applied. Now to cure for 10 days before assembly and set up.
One of my favorite fotos!
Sepp
One of my favorite fotos!
Sepp
Vintage/Classic Rickenbacker Enthusiast!
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
- Kopfjaeger
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Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
UPDATE!!
Oh she is so close to being done, that I can almost hear her!!
Larry is putting the finishing touches on the "Pheonix" As you all know, this bass was a real mess what I got her. A prior owner had her in a very wet environment and she pretty much came apart and was put back together by some hack.
I rescued her off eBay and sent her to Larry Davis, where she has resided since the middle of April. Larry pulled he completely apart and put her back together the right way!! I should have her back home very soon!!
Sepp
Oh she is so close to being done, that I can almost hear her!!
Larry is putting the finishing touches on the "Pheonix" As you all know, this bass was a real mess what I got her. A prior owner had her in a very wet environment and she pretty much came apart and was put back together by some hack.
I rescued her off eBay and sent her to Larry Davis, where she has resided since the middle of April. Larry pulled he completely apart and put her back together the right way!! I should have her back home very soon!!
Sepp
Vintage/Classic Rickenbacker Enthusiast!
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
Major Awesomeness!!
Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
A truly great achievement!
Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
Oh yeah! That's lookin' great!
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
Wow! Larry is a wizard. That looks so good it is ridiculous. That guard looks really good too, glad you kept it.
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Re: 1977 4002 restoration project
Oh that is LOVELY! Excellent restoration...
Brian Morton
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67 FG 625
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A Rickenbacker Fan
in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
79 MG 450
79 JG 4001
80 FG 620/12
81 BG 480
91 JG 610
02 BG 620
78 TR7
83 TR25