Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

This is my main gigging guitar. I took a chunk of wood out of the head last summer, it freaked me out, but I guess it's a battle scar.

There was a lamp made out of a transmission manifold above the stage, and at the end of the last song, I did a "rock" move and BAM!

I like having the 12 saddle bridge, I know others don't. Whatever works for you!

Also after trying out the vintage PU with Pyramids, I must admit I prefer the hi-gains with the Rickenbacker strings. I know! Heresy!

Ouch

Yeah, it stayed in tune so I didn't notice until the next day when I went to clean it.

If I had noticed I would have picked up the chunk of wood and put it back on.

John: If any finish could be repaired, I would think that jetglo would stand a fair chance. I understand that it is easier said than done, however, perhaps someone from RIC could suggest a repair method.

Well I am not sure, but it appears that only the walnut broke off and that it stopped at the maple. So I am not sure how a piece would be cut to fit in right.

I am sure it could be fixed somehow, but I am afraid of the $$$ that may be involved.

That and I play out with my band 2-3 times a month, and this is the guitar I play. I have a 360 as a back up, but every one loves the 12. I'd miss it too much and I am guessing it would take a while to fix it.

$$$ and time! Yikes!

We will call you Pete Townsend from now on ...

Yikes!
It ain't that bad is it?

Yikes!
It ain't that bad is it?

Well, you get all the Townshend kudos without any of the associated, er, 'loss of playability'...

Good point Mike!

Ok then, Thanks Jeff!