I have a 90s Rick 360 I am considering getting refinished, mainly because I much prefer the feel of nitro.
I know Rick used something called conversion varnish, which they big up for its shininess/hardness/durability. They also claim it is much better than nitro, which might be true from a technical point of view but not from a playing feel one (IMHO).
Anyone have any experience doing Rick refinishes? Any one have any thoughts on CV vs nitro? I find it a bit odd that if this CV was really all that surely other manufacturers would be using it/have used it.
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As you said they’ve replaced it with UV-cured polyester now, I think because of environmental legislation. I’m not sure I’ve played a new enough Rick to have come across it yet, I think it’s only from the last couple of years.
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@ICBM I think the change over came in 2010, so there should be a few of the newer ones doing the rounds
I’ve always liked RIC finishes too. I’m not a fan of nitro, I don’t like the slightly sticky feel or the ease of damage.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
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Check out Harry White on Facebook.
What’s his business name?
I know an American chap who actually worked for both Gibson and Rickenbacker at different times - not in production - and said the same thing. Apparently there was quite a lot of weed smoked at Gibson... it also recently topped an anonymous employment ratings website as the worst company to work for in the US - not the worst guitar company, the worst company.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
At least it had a left-handed headstock unlike the early ones.
I very briefly participated in the official Rick forum. I lacked the blind devotion needed to fit in. The gospel according to John Hall.
Anyways, I digress, @SteveRobinson, as a purveyor of fine nitro paint do you have any wisdom/experience to share?
I don't know if he has a business name; his avatar is a pic of him playing a Ric...
The hardest part will be stripping the old finish, especially the fretboard if you are leaving the frets in place.
Would that change your mind?
Or at least I assume that was the reason - there was no explanation or even notice, I simply found myself locked out the next time I tried to log in.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein