Ooops... Belated NBD

[Skybone]

And there was me, happy with my lot, until this popped up on FB Marketplace. Bugger.

 

Don't know what it was with Ric cases, this one and the last one I bought were both broken, and both reeked. Both basses now rehomed in newer, non-stinky cases.

[Mudpup]

You'll be needing a strap for that then 😉  

[Skybone]

My son nicked my spare one! 😄

[LeftyJ]

16 hours ago, Skybone said:

Don't know what it was with Ric cases, this one and the last one I bought were both broken, and both reeked.

Next time just buy a lefty. They come stock in the Rickenbacker Deluxe case (silver tolex G&G case with blue plush interior) 

Looks lovely! These just look so good in bla... excuse me, Jetglo! 

[Jonesy]

I know this is a weird thing to say, but I love the smell of my Ric 😂 I've never really noticed the smell of other basses I've owned, but the Ric does have a specific smell to it, maybe its the maple?

 

My case is also buggered, was it the feet by any chance? RickySounds sell a repair kit if you fancied fixing yours...

https://www.rickysounds.co.uk/product/rickenbacker-case-repair-kit-black-plastic/

[PaulThePlug]

Classic... Looks so cool.

Just can't get that the scratchplate doesnt follow the contours of the lower body better... Are Ric plates traditionaly single ply?

I'd have to get a spare plate BWB or WBW to tie in the binding would look so nice and have a go triming the edge on the right between the 3 screws if enough overlap with the cavity.

Whats the Headstock n TRC look like?

Edited September 27, 2021 by PaulThePlug

[Skybone]

6 hours ago, LeftyJ said:

Next time just buy a lefty. They come stock in the Rickenbacker Deluxe case (silver tolex G&G case with blue plush interior) 

Looks lovely! These just look so good in bla... excuse me, Jetglo! 

 

That's probably why the importers charge so much more for lefty Ric's. 

 

6 hours ago, Jonesy said:

I know this is a weird thing to say, but I love the smell of my Ric 😂 I've never really noticed the smell of other basses I've owned, but the Ric does have a specific smell to it, maybe its the maple?

 

My case is also buggered, was it the feet by any chance? RickySounds sell a repair kit if you fancied fixing yours...

https://www.rickysounds.co.uk/product/rickenbacker-case-repair-kit-black-plastic/

 

I think it's probably more down to the cellulose lacquer they use. 

 

Cracks around the feet, but also in the corners of the case. I think that moisture must get in to the broken case and reacts with the glue or foam or something. Why can't they provide cases that are harder wearing?

 

6 hours ago, PaulThePlug said:

Classic... Looks so cool.

Just can't get that the scratchplate doesnt follow the contours of the lower body better... Are Ric plates traditionaly single ply?

I'd have to get a spare plate BWB or WBW to tie in the binding would look so nice and have a go triming the edge on the right between the 3 screws if enough overlap with the cavity.

Whats the Headstock n TRC look like?

 

Must admit, that one always baffled me as well. I think that there's enough space to trim the plastic, but I'm not going to attempt it.  My other one has a black plate & TRC, so you don't notice the gap.

 

Yes, single ply scratchplates, and it's quite a thick chunk of plastic as well. When you consider your standard FSO style scratchplate is approx. 2mm thick, a Ric's is about 4mm.

[Jonesy]

4 hours ago, Skybone said:

I think it's probably more down to the cellulose lacquer they use. 

Ahhh, that makes more sense. Either way, it's pretty addictive! 😂