Builders marks
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 3:38 pm
Has anyone made note of the builders markings on the body under the pick guard.
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Re: Builders marks
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:10 pm
Not under the pickguard, but tonight I had the treble pickup out of my '83 4003 for the first time and found "WHY" written in the cavity. Not sure if that relates to the walnut finish or to something else.
Re: Builders marks
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:25 am
Somebody having a bad day at the factory? 
Re: Builders marks
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:01 am
Welcome! Search this forum. It's been widely discussed
Re: Builders marks
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:30 am
I've a Bobby in one and a Maria in two of mine ... !
Re: Builders marks
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:45 pm
If I remember correctly, Maria has been with RIC for a while.
Re: Builders marks
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:30 pm
Which Maria? I think there is/have been more than one.
Re: Builders marks
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 8:54 am
My May 1975 Mapleglo 4001 has the following inscriptions in the cavity:
Florio
4001-T
BC
According to this Florio was the name of the sander:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8047
Florio
4001-T
BC
According to this Florio was the name of the sander:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8047