| Author | Message | ||
     Graham Griffiths (8mileshigh) Senior Member Username: 8mileshigh Post Number: 312 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 82.163.138.230 |
Too much time on my hands got me thinking of a new model - perhaps a 301. Based on the 360/12C64, with 1 pick up , volume and tone control, 2 cat's eye sound holes and a clear pick guard. What do you think guys? Sorry for the poor quality pic - I'm a novice when it comes to photoshop!  | ||
| Alex Smith (Roadrunners) Senior Member Username: Roadrunners Post Number: 425 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 65.170.120.116 |
im speechless.....I dont know about the clear pickgaurd....but I love the single pick up | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1081 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 203.221.31.198 |
Looks a bit bare in comparison to others, Graham, but not bad at all. Put the controls on the side of the upper bout (a-la electric/acoustic), make the pickguard smaller (so the second cat's eye is exposed) and you've got a potential winner (IMO). How about a 1-11/16 nut width? | ||
| Dennis Taylor (Taylor) Senior Member Username: Taylor Post Number: 128 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.169.196.2 |
Maybe eliminate the control plate altogether, leaving only what would be the upper tier of the pickguard. Or you could just eliminate the pickguard, too. How about getting rid of the tone pot, and moving the volume pot to the upper treble bout? (some Gretsch influence, here.) | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1087 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 220.240.241.114 |
I'd prefer to have a pickguard, Dennis, but the upper tier idea sounds good (as long as it doesn't cover too much of the sound hole). How about no controls - it comes complete with a genuine Rickenbacker dual pedal control unit!! Where do I place my order? | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1116 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 220.240.241.114 |
Hasn't created as much interest as I (and probably you) thought, Graham. Keep 'em coming!! | ||
| Graham Twibell (Arbiter) New member Username: Arbiter Post Number: 11 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.204.173.108 |
Its nice lookin, but i pretty much rely on my neck pickups  | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1118 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 220.240.241.114 |
You didn't know that pickup position is optional, Graham? | ||
| Graham Griffiths (8mileshigh) Senior Member Username: 8mileshigh Post Number: 313 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 82.163.138.230 |
Yes - you can position the pickup anywhere you like. I only ever use the bridge pick up. I was tempted for no volume or tone control - for an even sleeker look? | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1151 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 203.220.52.199 |
Maybe just a small volume pot down near the output jack, Graham? Mount the pickup on small rails and make it adjustable? Or just use Piezo? Make it available in some of the discontinued colours - Burgundyglo, Autumnglo and especially Montezuma Brown. I repeat - where do I place my order? |
