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shaggydawg
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Post subject: My 4001 project...  Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:49 am |
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swold4001
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Post subject: Re: My 4001 project... Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:27 am |
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Location: Fullerton, CA
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Nicely done. How'd ya do it?
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Rickenbrother
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Post subject: Re: My 4001 project... Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:32 am |
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Location: The Rickenroom
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Excellent job! It looks like it went from a 4001 that you found in a dumpster to a beautiful brand new Rick.
Now keep it that way. Don't ever let it get all grimey and cruddy again!
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johnallg
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Post subject: Re: My 4001 project... Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:52 am |
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Location: S.W. Michigan
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Impressive Shaggy. Was that a Scratch-X/Zymol job? It looks fantastic now.
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gray
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Post subject: Re: My 4001 project... Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:00 am |
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Very, very nice! That's what I like to see!
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Rickenbrother
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Post subject: Re: My 4001 project... Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:50 am |
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Quote: Was that a Scratch-X/Zymol job? It looks fantastic now. I was wondering about that also.
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shaggydawg
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Post subject: Re: My 4001 project... Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:16 am |
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Thanks everyone. I'm glad you like it!
Yes, it was basically a Windex/Scratch-X/Zymol job. In fact, I followed Paul's instructions just about to the letter. (See thread "Prep for clean-up")
There was also some touch-up done to the pickups using gloss black enamel, and a little chrome polishing.
I had to repair the Grover tuners also, as they were starting to fall apart. It really required an arbor press, but not having one, I did it with a nail set and hammer. They're nice and tight now.
A couple other minor tweaks here and there and some small hardware replacement (pickguard screws, strap buttons, etc).
It was a bit of work, but worth it!
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iiipopes
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Post subject: Re: My 4001 project... Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:55 am |
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Quote: It was a bit of work, but worth it! Now THERE's the understatement of the day! Congrats!
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johnallg
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Post subject: Re: My 4001 project... Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:30 am |
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Location: S.W. Michigan
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Beautiful FG burst pattern, Shaggy! Definitly worth the effort, and come to think of it, the price!
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jingle_jangle
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Post subject: Re: My 4001 project... Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:33 am |
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Location: SF CA
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Nice work. The trick with the nail set and hammer on the Grovers is one I use and works well.
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Rickenbackers: I love to play them. I enjoy the challenge of working on them. I love the way they sound.
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