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    Rickenfaker

    in Build Diaries

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    The Build idea...

    Thought about buying that beat up old Rickenbacker 4005 in t*rd brown on ebay for £2300.

    Thought about buying a reproduction (fake) from the US that was on ebay for £2000, in fireglow (looked amazing).

    Thought about buying an italia rimini bass and cutting into the body to make a Rickenfaker.

    ...Eventually decided upon buying a quality Rickenfaker through neck and chopping off the neck and building new wings.
    After I'd bought the donor bass, I was about to take a bandsaw to a perfectly good bass when I got scared and then decided to find a professional luthier.

    Whilst all this was going on I was scouring the internet buying bits and bobs over the course of the year, so apart from the big expenses I didn't feel the hurt in my wallet too much.

    Here are some build photo's...

    Chop!

    Rickenfaker

    in Build Diaries

    Posted · Edited by Kiwi
    Headstock is a potential trademark infringement.

    Donor bass - 400 - basschat
    Pickups - 100 - ebay uk
    R tail piece - 155 - ebay us
    Pickguard - 40 - Pickguardian us
    Bridge - 15 - ebay us
    Wireloom - 135 - ebay uk
    Buttons - 35 - ebay uk
    Custom work - 600 - Deadlight designs uk
    Bits and bobs - 95 - P&P screws etc...

    Dancing around in front of the mirror pretending to be Mani.... priceless

    Needs some work still. The action is a little high, and there is some slight fret buzzing. I found out after the build was complete that the truss rod is probably busted, but the neck is nearly straight all bar a wee wobble. I'm thinking heavier gauge strings and a pro setup will smooth out the rough edges.

    I was thinking about changing the bridge, but I'm going to let the wallet cool off for a while before I continue.

    I've just ordered a Hiscox case to keep it safe.

    Deadlight Designs what can I say..... awesome.

    Next stop custom Rickenbacker 3000.

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